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Ashdod Man Arrested for Smuggling Illegal Immigrants and Attempting to Run Over Police Officer

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By מערכת וואלה חדשות

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 27, 2026

What happened

A man in Ashdod was arrested after attempting to run over a police officer during a vehicle check while smuggling illegal immigrants. The chase ended with his capture near his brother's home, where another illegal immigrant was found, leading to multiple arrests.

01A driver suspected of smuggling two illegal immigrants tried to run over a police officer during a routine check.
02Police fired at the vehicle's tires, but the driver fled south to Ashdod.
03The suspect was arrested near his brother's home with assistance from Ashdod police.
04An additional illegal immigrant was found at the brother's residence, who was allegedly employed illegally.
05The driver faces charges of smuggling, attempted assault on an officer, and fleeing the scene.
06The brother was arrested for employing an illegal immigrant, and three illegal immigrants were detained.

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