Israeli Border Police Chase Uncovers Hideout with 35 Illegal West Bank Residents in Lod

During a joint operation by Israeli Border Police and Lod police on Monday evening, a driver who refused to stop for inspection led officers on a chase through Lod. The 42-year-old woman from East Jerusalem accelerated instead of stopping, endangering other road users. The pursuit ended near a residential area where three suspects fled on foot into a building. Police subsequently discovered a hideout containing 35 illegal residents from the West Bank.

In total, 47 illegal residents were arrested during two related operations. The driver was detained and taken for questioning on suspicion of involvement in the incident. The following morning, police stopped a suspicious minibus in Lod carrying 12 additional illegal West Bank residents. The driver of the minibus was also arrested and interrogated.

Authorities stated these actions are part of an ongoing campaign by the Ramla and Lod task force to combat crime, locate illegal residents, and strengthen law enforcement in the area. All suspects and drivers were brought in for further investigation.