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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Police say 85 suspects arrested in daylong crackdown on violent crime in Arab community
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Police chief Kobi Shabtai (left) during a police operation in Lod on August 17, 2023. (Israel Police)
The Israel Police says it has arrested 85 suspects and detained a further 48 people for questioning in a crackdown on violent crime in the Arab community.
The police says the busts took place over the past 24 hours, and included the seizure of 18 pistols, three M16 rifles, two airsoft guns, an improvised explosive device and a range of ammunition, as well as around NIS 1.5 million ($400,000) in cash.
“The Israel Police will continue its stubborn, uncompromising and determined fight against the main perpetrators of crime in order to strengthen control and the public’s sense of security,” says Commander Shmuel Sharvit of the intelligence department, noting that the operation included thousands of officers and Border Police officers.
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