Police Seize Armored Vehicle, Car With Fake Plates in Nazareth Area
Police in northern Israel announced the seizure of two operational vehicles near Nazareth on September 25, 2026. One vehicle was an armored SUV modified to withstand gunfire, while the second was found with counterfeit license plates. Both vehicles were discovered during a joint operation by Northern District police and Border Guard fighters in the town of Yafa an-Naseriyye, a suburb of Nazareth.
The operation targeted criminal elements and lawbreakers, with a focus on vehicles that have undergone illegal structural modifications or are used by criminal gangs for shooting incidents. Police suspect the car with fake plates was being prepared for an imminent criminal act.
The armored vehicle had various illegal modifications intended to enhance its protection against gunfire. Both vehicles were impounded for further investigation to identify their owners. Following legal proceedings, police intend to request their confiscation.
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