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Massive Police Operation Targets Northern Protection Rackets
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Police arrested about 50 suspects in a year-long operation against protection rackets in northern Israel and surrounding areas. The suspects, including a northern council head and alleged members of crime families like Abu Latif and Hariri, are accused of extorting contractors. They allegedly demanded tens of thousands of shekels monthly for protection services at construction sites.
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- Police arrested 50 suspects in a year-long operation against protection rackets in northern Israel.
- A northern council head was among the suspects arrested in the operation.
- Alleged members of Abu Latif, Khaldi, Hamadon, and Hariri crime organizations were arrested.
- Suspects are accused of forcing contractors to pay tens of thousands of shekels monthly for protection.
- The operation covered Haifa, Menashe, Judea and Samaria, and the Jerusalem area.
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