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Man Arrested With 59 Flares and Suspected Cocaine Before Tel Aviv Derby

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First reported by N12 · Jun 21, 2026

What happened

Israeli police arrested a 32-year-old man from Azor before the Tel Aviv derby basketball game at Menora Hall. Officers said he had 59 flares and suspected cocaine, and they plan to seek an extension of his detention.

  • 01Police arrested a 32-year-old from Azor before the Tel Aviv derby.
  • 02Officers said he had 59 flares and suspected cocaine.
  • 03The arrest happened during security preparations at Menora Hall in Tel Aviv.
  • 04Police will seek to extend his detention in court if the investigation warrants it.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Man Arrested With 59 Flares and Suspected Cocaine Before Tel Aviv Derby
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Man arrested near Tel Aviv derby with 59 flares and suspected cocaine

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