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Jerusalem Police Arrest Taxi Driver Who Drove 20 Years Without License

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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago

What happened

A 42-year-old Ma'ale Adumim taxi driver was arrested by Jerusalem police for driving without a license for 20 years, despite multiple prior arrests. Authorities filed charges and requested his detention to prevent further unlicensed driving.

  • 01A Ma'ale Adumim taxi driver drove for 20 years without ever obtaining a license.
  • 02He was caught eight times previously but continued driving and picking up passengers.
  • 03Police arrested him again in Jerusalem and confirmed he never had a license.
  • 04He has owned a vehicle since 2007 but never passed licensing requirements.
  • 05Authorities filed an indictment and requested detention to prevent further offenses.
  • 06The driver was caught leaving the Ammunition Hill area in Jerusalem.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Jerusalem Police Arrest Taxi Driver Who Drove 20 Years Without License
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Jerusalem Police Arrest Taxi Driver Who Drove 20 Years Without License

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