Police Foil Criminal Plot, Arrest Suspect in Nazareth
Israeli police announced on Wednesday the thwarting of a criminal act in the city of Nazareth. According to a police statement, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, officers from the Northern District and Border Police conducted an operation in Nazareth aimed at preventing crime and shootings in the area. During the operation, forces identified a suspicious vehicle. When signaled to stop for inspection, the driver fled.
During the pursuit, officers observed an object being thrown from the vehicle. The suspect was apprehended, and a handgun and a fragmentation grenade were discovered along the escape route. The police stated that the suspect, a resident of Nazareth, was arrested and taken for interrogation.
Following a police request, the suspect's detention was extended until September 23, 2026. The operation was part of an offensive effort to counter criminal activity and gun violence within the police's area of responsibility.
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