Over Half a Ton of Illegal Gas Seized in Northern Israel
Israeli police have seized over half a ton of illegal, environmentally hazardous gas in the town of Daliyat al-Karmel, located in northern Israel. The raid was part of a covert investigation by the Lahav 433 special investigations unit into an illegal gas trading network.
Authorities suspect the individual involved imported gas cylinders from the West Bank and stored them without any permits or minimal safety measures. The gas was reportedly stored in two locations: behind the suspect's home in the nearby town of 'Isfiya and in a warehouse in Daliyat al-Karmel.
In addition to the dangerous storage practices, the suspect is accused of selling the gas cylinders to private and business customers without undergoing mandatory safety inspections. This allegedly exposed consumers and the environment to immediate life-threatening risks.
All the illegal gas cylinders were confiscated during the operation and transferred to the custody of the Gas Authority for further handling. The police investigation is ongoing, aiming to bring additional individuals involved in the dangerous trade to justice.