Wastewater Facility Torched After Refusing to Pay Protection Money
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- Wastewater facility "Neve Midbar" was torched by criminals.
- The arson followed the facility's refusal to pay protection money.
- The fire destroyed the electrical room, causing the facility to collapse.
- Sewage is now flowing untreated towards Be'er Sheva.
- The incident poses a significant environmental threat.
The "Neve Midbar" wastewater treatment facility has ceased operations after criminals set fire to its electrical room. The incident caused the facility to collapse and halted the treatment of sewage. Preliminary reports indicate that the arson followed a series of demands from criminals seeking "protection" payments from the water corporation. After the corporation refused to pay, the perpetrators set fire to the electrical room, leading to the shutdown of the treatment plant. As a result of the damage, wastewater from the Hebron stream is now flowing unimpeded towards Be'er Sheva. The situation is expected to continue until the facility can be repaired and resume operations. The incident poses a significant environmental threat and necessitates the restoration of the treatment plant's functionality. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the arson and identifying those involved in the crime.
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