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Northern Council Head Arrested in Protection Racket Case Was Former Police Officer
A northern Israeli council head, a former police officer awarded the Medal of Valor, was arrested in a major operation targeting protection rackets. The operation, involving 500 officers, led to the arrest of about 50 suspects in 15 cases. The council head's son was previously arrested for extortion.
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- 01A northern council head, a former police officer, was arrested in a major protection racket operation.
- 02The arrested official had previously received the Medal of Valor over 20 years ago.
- 03His son was arrested two months prior for alleged extortion.
- 04The operation involved 500 officers and led to 50 arrests in 15 cases.
- 05The investigation, dubbed "Shadow Guardians," lasted ten months.
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