Israel's army says more than 300,000 weapons and gear taken home by soldiers and reservists have been returned in a no-questions-asked collection

More than 300,000 weapons and pieces of military equipment have been returned to the Israel Defense Forces under an anonymous hand-in operation that began on November 1, the military announced Thursday, The Jerusalem Post reports.

The operation allows people to return weapons, ammunition and military equipment taken from the IDF during regular service or reserve duty without identifying themselves or facing prosecution for unlawfully removing, possessing or carrying the items.

Among the items returned so far, the IDF said, are 210 firearms; 3,800 stun grenades, fragmentation grenades, mortars and grenade launchers; 8,700 uniforms, equipment and textile items; 3,000 weapon accessories; 1,600 pieces of combat equipment, including tactical vests and helmets; and 430 medical equipment items.

Because of the operation's success, the IDF said it was extending it by two days, until November 16. Once it ends, the military said, the legal immunity granted to participants will expire, and enforcement against the unlawful removal and possession of military equipment will resume.