Police Find Chained Man During Weapons Search in Rahat
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Police officers searching for weapons in Rahat discovered a man chained to the floor of a home over the weekend. The victim was rescued and his brother was arrested on suspicion of involvement. Authorities believe the man was chained by family members due to drug use. The police commander vowed to prosecute those involved.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police found a man chained to the floor during a weapons search in Rahat.
- The victim was rescued and his brother was arrested in connection with the incident.
- Authorities suspect family members chained the man due to drug use.
- The incident occurred during a joint operation by Rahat police and the SAHAR unit.
- The police commander pledged to prosecute those responsible for the violence.
During operational activity over the weekend, police officers from the Rahat station, in cooperation with the SAHAR unit, conducted searches for weapons in the city of Rahat. During a sweep of a residence, forces discovered a man chained by his leg to the floor. The forces quickly freed him. Initial suspicions suggest the victim was chained by family members due to suspected drug use. The victim's brother, a resident of Rahat, was arrested during the operation and taken for further investigation.
Commander of the Rahat station, Superintendent Yona Yitzhak, stated, "Police officers from the Rahat station and SAHAR unit fighters acted quickly and professionally upon locating the victim, who was found chained to the floor of a residence. The forces rescued him and arrested a suspect involved in the incident. Israel Police will continue to act decisively against acts of violence and harm to a person's freedom and security, and will work to prosecute those involved."
