Israeli Police Raid Illegal Truck Stations in Kafr Qasim, Arrest Undocumented Workers

Israeli police and enforcement agencies conducted a large-scale raid this week on illegal truck transfer stations in Kafr Qasim. The operation targeted environmental violations, safety deficiencies, and the employment of undocumented workers. Authorities seized six trucks and heavy machinery, with expectations of further confiscations under a court order. Concurrently, Ministry of Transportation inspectors removed seven trucks from the roads due to safety violations.

During the raid, seven undocumented workers were found at one station, leading to the arrest of two employers suspected of illegal employment. Police announced plans to request a 30-day administrative closure order for the business involved. Additionally, two station owners were detained for questioning on environmental offenses in a joint investigation by the police and the Environmental Police. Both face conditional prison sentences and financial penalties totaling 400,000 shekels, which may be enforced depending on legal proceedings.

The Ministry of Labor ordered the closure of one station due to severe safety violations, while four other station managers were investigated for operating without licenses. The operation involved multiple agencies, including Kafr Qasim police, the Rakia unit, Lahav 433, Metpa fighters, the Border Police National Guard, the Environmental Police, the Ministry of Labor, and other enforcement bodies.