Torah Scroll Stolen from Jerusalem Synagogue in 2005 Found and Returned to Family

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An ancient Torah scroll stolen from a Jerusalem synagogue in 2005 was found at the home of a suspect in arms trafficking. The item was seized during an undercover operation by the Jerusalem District against dealers in military equipment.

Israel Police detectives found that the Torah scroll had been donated by a former Israeli ambassador to Tehran, and that the donor had previously been brought from Iran. The detectives located the ambassador's son, who was returned the item.

The seizure took place on the Hebrew anniversary of the death of the grandfather, in whose memory the scroll was dedicated. The police described the find as a "historical item."