Police Seize RPGs, Explosives, Weapons in Nazareth Sweep; Over 20 Arrested
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Police in Nazareth seized two RPG rockets, explosives, a handgun, and ammunition during a large security operation over the weekend, arresting over 20 suspects. The sweep targeted escalating conflicts between criminal groups vying for power following recent arrests of crime figures. Authorities confirmed ongoing efforts to combat crime and illegal weapons in the city.
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- Police seized two RPG rockets, explosives, a handgun, and ammunition in Nazareth.
- Over 20 suspects were arrested during the large-scale security operation.
- The operation aimed to address escalating conflicts between criminal groups.
- A weapons cache containing RPGs and explosives was discovered.
- Police vowed to continue operations against crime and illegal weapons.
Police conducted a large-scale security operation in Nazareth over the weekend, confiscating two RPG rockets, explosives, a handgun, and a significant quantity of ammunition. More than 20 suspects were arrested in connection with various offenses.
The operation involved substantial forces from the police and Border Police, aimed at addressing escalating tensions and conflicts between criminal groups in the city. These conflicts are reportedly fueled by competition to fill a vacuum left by the recent arrests of prominent crime figures.
During the operation, forces discovered a weapons cache containing the two RPG rockets and explosives. A loaded handgun with an ammunition magazine was found at another location, and hundreds of rounds of various ammunition types were seized during additional searches.
Police confirmed that over 20 individuals were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of involvement in various offenses. The police stated that their operations in the city will continue to combat crime, seize illegal weapons, and enhance resident security.