Police Seize Over Half a Ton of Illegally Stored Gas Cylinders

Israeli police, in an operation targeting suspected illegal gas sales, seized over half a ton of gas cylinders stored in dangerous conditions in the villages of Isfiya and Daliyat al-Karmel. The operation, conducted by the National Bureau for Economic Crime (Yalakh) of Lahav 433, the Coastal Special Patrol Unit (Yasam), and the Gas Administration, uncovered the cache in a private home and a warehouse.

Authorities suspect the gas cylinders were imported from the West Bank and stored without the necessary licenses or safety precautions. The police stated that the manner of storage posed a significant risk to the surrounding environment and residents. Furthermore, investigators believe the gas cylinders were sold to customers without undergoing required safety inspections, potentially endangering users.

All seized gas cylinders were confiscated and transferred to the custody of the Gas Administration. The investigation is ongoing, focusing on suspected trafficking of pirated gas.