This morning (Monday), the Israel Police announced that in the past week, hundreds of suspects were arrested, dozens of weapons were seized, and large quantities of drugs and money obtained illegally, all as part of the war on crime. Throughout the week, hundreds of officers worked in crime hotspots, mainly in the Arab sector.
Hundreds Arrested, Dozens of Weapons Confiscated
In this context, the police conducted 369 searches, detained 467 suspects, and arrested an additional 657 suspects for various criminal offenses. Additionally, over 50 firearms were seized, including 20 pistols, 7 rifles, 13 grenades, 4 Carlo guns, and 7 explosive devices.
Moreover, large quantities of drugs were confiscated. Police seized 5 kg of cocaine, about 10 kg of marijuana and hashish, and 131 ecstasy pills. Additionally, 49 vehicles were confiscated and transferred for forfeiture or destruction, as well as over 740 thousand shekels, suspected to have been obtained illegally. Police state that these funds will be examined for forfeiture within the framework of a financial investigation.
The struggle against crime: Over 50 weapons, 740 thousand NIS, and drugs seized (Photo: Police Spokesperson)
Operation “Knock on the Door”
At the same time, the Israel Police is conducting Operation “Knock on the Door,” to combat the entry of Palestinians who enter or stay illegally in Israel and those who assist them. Although many are interested in staying in Israel to work, there have been incidents in which illegals have been involved in terror and crime. Yesterday, 17 illegal residents were caught in the city of Beit Shemesh. The Israel Police reported that over the last weekend, during operations by the Jerusalem District officers, 38 residents of the Judea and Samaria areas residing illegally in Israel were located. Additionally, suspects who transported and employed them were caught, including a driver without a valid driving license, all as part of the battle against illegal residents and their accomplices.
