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Netanya Teens Questioned Over Fire Extinguisher Thefts Linked to Social Media Challenges
Police in Netanya have detained 15 teenagers suspected of stealing fire extinguishers from residential buildings and discharging them in public spaces. The actions are reportedly part of a dangerous challenge circulating on social media platforms, including TikTok.
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- 01Netanya police detained 15 teenagers for stealing fire extinguishers from residential buildings and discharging them in public.
- 02The thefts and vandalism are linked to a dangerous challenge circulating on social media platforms like TikTok.
- 03Three minors aged 14 to 15 were caught in the act, and municipal inspectors fined their parents 730 shekels each.
- 04More than ten other teenagers were subsequently identified and brought to the police station for questioning alongside their parents.
- 05Police warned that removing fire safety equipment from buildings compromises safety and could lead to a loss of life during a fire.
- 06Authorities urged parents to monitor their children's online activities and advised building committees to secure their equipment.
Following reports of extinguisher thefts and vandalism in city parks, parking lots, and roads, Netanya police and municipal inspectors launched a targeted enforcement operation. During the sweeps, authorities caught three minors aged 14 to 15 in the act. Municipal inspectors issued fines of 730 shekels to each of their parents.
Police subsequently identified and questioned over ten other juveniles suspected of involvement, bringing them to the station with their parents. Authorities warned that the trend is not a harmless prank, as removing fire extinguishers leaves residential buildings without essential safety equipment, which could lead to a loss of life and property in the event of a fire.
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