Underground Tunnel Using Sewage Infrastructure Discovered in East Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Border Police forces in East Jerusalem discovered an underground tunnel utilizing sewage infrastructure near Al-Ram, suspected of smuggling illegal residents from the West Bank into Israel. During an overnight operation, 32 illegal residents and four suspects were apprehended near Beit Hanina. The tunnel entrance was concealed under a commercial vehicle, and investigations are ongoing.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Border Police discovered a tunnel using sewage infrastructure near Al-Ram to smuggle illegal residents into Israel.
- 32 illegal residents and four suspects were apprehended near Beit Hanina during an overnight operation.
- The tunnel's entrance was concealed under a commercial vehicle.
- IDF forces from the Binyamin Brigade assisted in the operation.
- Investigations are ongoing to identify all involved parties.
Border Police forces operating in the Jerusalem envelope area have uncovered an underground route near the village of Al-Ram, which utilized existing sewage infrastructure. This route is suspected of being used to smuggle illegal residents from the West Bank into Israel.
During an overnight operation, soldiers from the Border Police's northern battalion, along with undercover officers and IDF forces from the Binyamin Brigade, worked to locate and apprehend individuals using the discovered tunnel. The entrance to the tunnel was concealed beneath a commercial vehicle parked above it, with access gained through the vehicle itself.
During the operation, forces apprehended 32 illegal residents who had crossed into Israel via the tunnel near Beit Hanina, as well as four suspects believed to have aided their infiltration. All apprehended individuals were transferred for further investigation by the Border Police's Jerusalem envelope investigation unit.
Following the discovery and arrests, investigators have launched further inquiries to uncover the full truth and prosecute those involved.
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