Horse Sale Turns Violent Robbery in Al-Zayem Village; Two Suspects Arrested
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Israeli police arrested two suspects in central Israel in connection with an armed robbery in Al-Zayem village. The incident involved a horse sale that turned violent when the buyer allegedly used a handgun to steal the animal. One suspect was arrested in Ramla with the vehicle and trailer used in the crime, while the other was arrested in Rishon LeZion with a phone used for coordination. Police vowed to continue combating violent crime.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two suspects were arrested in central Israel for an armed robbery in Al-Zayem village.
- The robbery occurred during a horse sale when the buyer allegedly used a handgun.
- Police seized a vehicle and trailer suspected of being used in the horse theft.
- A mobile phone used for coordination with the seller was confiscated.
- The suspects are from the central region of Israel.
Police in Ma'ale Adumim have arrested two suspects from central Israel in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in the village of Al-Zayem. The incident began as a planned sale of a horse. The seller, a Jerusalem resident, sent his driver, who is from Jenin, to complete the transaction in Al-Zayem. Upon the driver's arrival, the buyer allegedly pulled out a handgun, held it to the driver's head, stole the horse, and fled the scene. Following the report to the police, an investigation was launched, leading to the identification of the suspects. During an operation by detectives from Ma'ale Adumim station, in cooperation with stations from the central district, a suspect in his 40s was arrested in the Jawariish neighborhood of Ramla. A search of his home uncovered the vehicle and trailer suspected of being used to transport and steal the horse. Simultaneously, a second suspect in his 50s was apprehended in Rishon LeZion. A mobile phone, believed to have been used to coordinate with the seller, was seized from his home. The police stated they will continue to act decisively against violent and robbery offenses to ensure those involved are brought to justice.