Massive Arms and Drugs Cache Linked to Abu Latif Crime Family Seized
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Police in northern Israel seized a cache of 12 weapons, explosives, and over three kilograms of cocaine valued at millions of shekels near Rameh. The discovery was part of an operation targeting the Abu Latif crime organization. The haul included various firearms and bomb-making components. The police are continuing their efforts against organized crime in the region.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police seized 12 weapons, explosives, and over 3kg of cocaine near Rameh.
- The haul is valued at millions of shekels and linked to the Abu Latif crime organization.
- Weapons included handguns, M16s, Kalashnikovs, and explosive devices.
- The operation involved dozens of officers from the Northern District's Central Unit.
- A vehicle with forged license plates was also confiscated.
Police in northern Israel uncovered a large cache of weapons and drugs valued at millions of shekels in an open area near the village of Rameh. The discovery was made during an operation targeting the Abu Latif crime organization.
The haul included 12 firearms, explosive devices, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and over three kilograms of suspected cocaine. Among the weapons were various handguns, M16 and Kalashnikov rifles, and a standard IDF explosive charge. The seizure also included dozens of charge detonators, magazines, and spare parts for weapons.
The operation involved dozens of officers from the Northern District's Central Unit, along with Border Police and National Guard forces. Authorities stated that the area was suspected of being used as a hiding place for weapons and equipment related to criminal activities.
Also found was a vehicle with forged license plates and standard body armor. The police are continuing their investigation into the Abu Latif organization as part of an ongoing effort to combat crime in the region.
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