Massive Police Raid in Northern Israel Seizes Weapons, Explosives, and Drugs Linked to Abu Latif Crime Family
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Police in northern Israel seized 12 firearms, explosives, and over three kilograms of suspected cocaine in a raid targeting the Abu Latif crime organization near Rama. The operation, based on intelligence, also recovered ammunition, detonating systems, and a vehicle with fake plates. The estimated street value of the confiscated items is in the millions of shekels, and the investigation is ongoing.
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- Police seized 12 firearms, explosives, and over 3 kg of cocaine from the Abu Latif crime organization in northern Israel.
- The raid near Rama in the Galilee uncovered weapons including M-16 and Kalashnikov rifles.
- The estimated street value of the seized items is in the millions of shekels.
- Dozens of officers from various police units participated in the intelligence-led operation.
- The investigation is ongoing to apprehend those involved in the criminal organization.
- Police vowed to continue operations against crime groups in the north.
Police in northern Israel conducted a large-scale operation targeting locations associated with the Abu Latif crime organization, resulting in the seizure of a significant cache of weapons, explosives, and drugs. The operation, which took place in an open area near Rama in the Galilee, uncovered a total of 12 firearms, including four handguns and eight rifles such as an M-16 and a Kalashnikov. Also confiscated were explosive devices, a standard IDF-issue explosive charge, dozens of systems for detonating explosives, and over three kilograms of suspected cocaine.
Dozens of detectives and officers from the Northern District's Central Unit, along with Border Police and National Guard combatants, participated in the raid, which was based on intelligence information. In addition to the weapons and drugs, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, magazines, weapon parts, ceramic vests, and a vehicle suspected of using forged license plates were seized. The estimated street value of the confiscated items is in the millions of shekels.
The seized materials have been transferred for forensic examination and evidence collection. The investigation is ongoing with the aim of apprehending those involved. The police emphasized their continued commitment to combating crime organizations in the north, targeting their infrastructure and ability to possess illegal weaponry.
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