Police Uncover Millions in Secret Weapons and Drugs Cache Linked to Abu Latif Crime Family
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Israeli police discovered a large cache of weapons and over three kilograms of cocaine, valued at millions of shekels, in an open area near the village of Rama. The haul is linked to the Abu Latif crime organization and is part of an ongoing effort to dismantle such groups. The seized items include 12 firearms, grenades, and a vehicle with fake plates. Authorities are working to identify all involved parties.
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- Police found a secret cache of weapons and drugs worth millions linked to the Abu Latif crime family.
- The discovery near Rama included 12 firearms, grenades, an explosive device, and over 3 kg of cocaine.
- The operation is part of a broader police strategy to dismantle criminal organizations in Israel.
- The seized items also included a vehicle with forged license plates and ceramic vests.
- Authorities are conducting forensic analysis to identify all individuals involved in the cache.
Police in Israel's Northern District have uncovered a massive secret cache of weapons and drugs, valued at millions of shekels, believed to belong to the Abu Latif crime organization. The discovery was made in an open area near the village of Rama during an operation by the Central Unit of the Northern District, along with Border Police and the National Guard.
The extensive arsenal included 12 advanced firearms, including M16 and Kalashnikov rifles, hand grenades, an IDF-issued explosive device, dozens of detonator systems, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and dozens of magazines. Also found were spare parts for various weapons, a vehicle with forged license plates, and over three kilograms of pure cocaine, estimated to be worth millions on the black market. Ceramic vests were also seized.
The operation is part of an ongoing, intensified enforcement effort by the Northern District's Central Unit against the Abu Latif crime family, aimed at dismantling criminal organizations in Israel, in line with Police Commissioner Dani Levy's policy. Dozens of officers participated in the search, which lasted for many hours.
All seized items were transferred for further forensic analysis to identify all individuals involved in storing and managing the cache. The police stated that this significant operation, led by Northern District Commander Superintendent Meir Eliyahu, is intended to weaken the power of criminal organizations and their ability to carry out serious offenses that threaten public safety.
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