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Al-ShamsSecurity

Man Found Chained to Floor in Rahat Home, Brother Arrested

Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba

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Israeli police rescued a man found chained to the floor of his home in Rahat over the weekend. The operation, part of a weapons search, led to the arrest of the man's brother. Authorities suspect family members chained the victim due to alleged drug use. Police Commander Yona Yitzhak vowed to pursue legal action against those involved in the incident.

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  • Israeli police found a man chained to the floor of his home in Rahat.
  • The man was freed by officers during a weekend search operation.
  • The victim's brother was arrested on suspicion of involvement.
  • Initial suspicions point to family members restraining the man due to alleged drug use.
  • Police Commander Yona Yitzhak pledged to prosecute those involved.
Man Found Chained to Floor in Rahat Home, Brother Arrested
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Israeli police discovered a man chained by his leg to the floor of a home in Rahat during weekend operations. Forces freed the man and subsequently arrested his brother on suspicion of involvement. The incident occurred during a search for weapons in the city, conducted by officers from the Rahat police station and the Sahar unit. Police found the man while searching a house, chained to the floor. Initial suspicions suggest family members restrained him due to his alleged drug use. The police statement did not provide further details on the man's condition or how long he was chained. The arrested suspect, the man's brother and a resident of Rahat, was taken to the police station for further investigation. Commander Yona Yitzhak stated that forces acted quickly to free the man and apprehend a suspect. He affirmed the police's commitment to combating violence and protecting individual freedoms, promising legal action against those involved.

Al-ShamsArab · Nazareth

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