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Massive Israeli Police Operation Leads to Dozens of Arrests

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Kan NewsSecurity

Police Arrest Dozens in Nationwide Crime Syndicate Sweep

Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba

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Israeli police arrested dozens of suspects in a nationwide operation targeting crime syndicates involved in extortion and protection rackets. The "Cross-District Arrest Operation" involved 500 officers and concluded a long undercover investigation. The arrests are connected to 15 separate cases of extortion against business owners across the country.

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  • Police arrested dozens of suspects in a nationwide operation targeting crime syndicates.
  • The "Cross-District Arrest Operation" involved 500 officers from multiple police units.
  • The operation focused on extortion, protection rackets, and illicit security services.
  • The sweep concluded a lengthy undercover investigation by YAMAR and Lahav 433.
  • Arrests are linked to 15 separate cases of extortion against business owners.
Police Arrest Dozens in Nationwide Crime Syndicate Sweep
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Israeli police launched a large-scale operation early Monday morning, dubbed "Cross-District Arrest Operation," involving 500 officers from various units, including Border Police and special forces. The operation targeted crime syndicates across the country suspected of extortion, protection rackets, and providing illicit security services. Police raided locations nationwide, apprehending dozens of suspects. The sweep concluded a lengthy undercover investigation by the Coastal District's Serious and International Crimes Unit (YAMAR) and Lahav 433, the national fraud investigation unit. The arrests are linked to 15 separate cases of extortion targeting business owners throughout Israel.

Kan NewsCentre · Jerusalem

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