Police Seize Weapons Cache Linked to Abu Latif Crime Family

By אור רביד

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Israeli police seized a large cache of weapons and drugs, including 12 firearms, explosives, and over three kilograms of cocaine, believed to belong to the Abu Latif crime organization. The haul, valued at millions of shekels, was found in an open area above Ruma and included ceramic vests and a vehicle with fake plates. The items were sent for forensic analysis to identify those responsible for hiding them.

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Police seized 12 firearms, explosives, and over 3 kg of cocaine linked to the Abu Latif crime organization.
The value of the seized weapons and drugs is estimated at millions of shekels.
The cache was discovered in an open area above the village of Ruma.
Ceramic vests and a vehicle with forged license plates were also found.
The seized items will undergo forensic analysis to identify those involved.

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Israeli police have uncovered a large cache of weapons and drugs, believed to belong to the Abu Latif crime organization, in an open area above the village of Ruma. The haul, valued at millions of shekels on the black market, includes 12 firearms, explosive devices, and over three kilograms of suspected cocaine.

During the operation, conducted by officers from the Northern District, Border Police, and the National Guard, forces also found ceramic vests and an operational vehicle with forged license plates. The seized items were transferred to police laboratories for forensic analysis to identify those involved in hiding them.

The police stated that the "weapons and explosives of the crime organization have been exposed." The discovery was made after police received an indication that the area was being used as a hiding place for weapons and other items related to the organization's criminal activities.

Among the weapons found were four pistols of various types, eight rifles including M16s, Kalashnikovs, and shotguns, as well as numerous explosive charges, dozens of charge activation systems, magazines, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and spare parts for various weapons. The operation is part of ongoing efforts by the police against the Abu Latif crime family.