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Police Uncover Underground Smuggling Route Near Jerusalem, Arrest Dozens
Israeli security forces discovered an underground tunnel near Jerusalem on Monday that utilized existing sewage infrastructure to smuggle undocumented individuals from Judea and Samaria into Israel. The tunnel's entrance was concealed beneath a commercial vehicle parked above it, with access gained through the vehicle itself.
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What happened
- 01Israeli security forces discovered an underground smuggling tunnel near the village of Al-Ram in the Jerusalem area.
- 02The tunnel exploited existing sewage infrastructure to allow illegal entry from Judea and Samaria into Israel.
- 03The entrance to the underground passage was concealed beneath a commercial vehicle parked directly above it.
- 04During an overnight operation, forces apprehended 32 undocumented individuals who had crossed into Israel near Beit Hanina.
- 05Four additional suspects were arrested on suspicion of facilitating the illegal entry of the individuals.
- 06The joint operation was carried out by Border Police forces, undercover officers, and IDF troops from the Binyamin Brigade.
- 07All 36 detained individuals were transferred to the Border Police's Jerusalem envelope unit for further investigation.
During an overnight operation, Border Police forces, undercover officers, and IDF troops from the Binyamin Brigade apprehended 32 undocumented individuals who had crossed into Israel near Beit Hanina. Four additional suspects believed to have facilitated the illegal entry were also arrested.
All 36 individuals detained during the operation were transferred to the Jerusalem envelope investigation unit of the Border Police for further questioning. Authorities have launched an investigation to uncover the full scope of the smuggling operation and prosecute those involved.
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Police Uncover Underground Smuggling Route Near Jerusalem, Arrest Dozens
