The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain made a bombshell revelation on 29 March, revealing how an Israeli national was arrested in Kuala Lumpur 2 days prior with 6 firearms and approximately 200 bullets in his possession. The 38-year-old Israeli, who holds dual citizenship with France and Israel, was identified as Avitan Shalom and had entered Malaysia through the United Arab Emirates (UAE) using his valid French passport.