Police Seize Armored Vehicle in Nazareth

Northern District police officers and Border Guard forces conducted an operation in Nazareth aimed at combating crime and lawbreakers. During the operation, which involved various methods, police focused on vehicles illegally modified to pose a danger to road users. On September 25, 2026, officers discovered and seized a Jeep that had been illegally equipped with features to make it an armored, bulletproof vehicle. Following intelligence about a vehicle linked to Nazareth criminals being housed in an unoccupied building, forces raided the location on September 30, 2026. They found the vehicle, which had undergone illegal structural modifications estimated to cost tens of thousands of shekels, to convert it into an armored, bulletproof vehicle. Both vehicles were confiscated and taken to a police station for further investigation to identify their owners. Police intend to seek the forfeiture of the vehicles once legal proceedings are complete. The Israeli police stated they are continuing their efforts against lawbreakers who install illegal armor, noting that such heavy modifications can significantly impact a vehicle's handling and increase its danger to other road users.