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Drug Deal in Kiryat Shmona Ends in Attempted Run-Over and Axe Assault

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First reported by Walla · 2 hours ago

What happened

A drug deal in Kiryat Shmona on July 14 turned violent with an attempted run-over and an axe attack, injuring two men. Five suspects were arrested and charged with assault, drug offenses, and obstruction of justice.

  • 01A drug deal in Kiryat Shmona on July 14 led to an attempted vehicular assault and axe attack.
  • 02Two men were injured: one seriously with multiple injuries, another lightly from the car collision.
  • 03Five suspects, including three young men and a 70-year-old, were arrested nationwide.
  • 04The suspects assaulted the buyer after a payment dispute and tried to obstruct the investigation.
  • 05Charges include aggravated assault, drug trafficking, aiding assault, obstruction of justice, and threats.

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew41 minutes ago
Drug Deal in Kiryat Shmona Ends in Attempted Run-Over and Axe Assault
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Five Northern Israel Residents Indicted for Violent Drug Deal Gone Wrong in Kiryat Shmona

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