(JNS) Israeli security forces thwarted an attempt to smuggle 100 grenades into the country from Lebanon, the Israel Police announced. The grenades, which were of the fragmentation type, were likely intended for use in terror attacks, according to police.

Israeli military spotters detected suspicious activity near the border fence and alerted a police border patrol unit that was in the area, police said in a statement. During a search of the area, the officers found a bag containing the grenades, as well as a pair of firearms.

The smuggling attempt, along with other recent attempts, bore the hallmark of Hezbollah involvement, police said.