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Israeli Border Police Uncover 16 Illegal Immigrants Hidden in Truck Near Jerusalem
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 hours ago
What happened
Israeli Border Police stopped a truck at Mezamoria checkpoint near Jerusalem and found 16 illegal immigrants hidden in a concealed compartment. The East Jerusalem driver was arrested, and all suspects are under investigation.
- 01Border Police stopped a truck at Mezamoria checkpoint based on intelligence about illegal immigrants.
- 02A hidden double wall in the truck concealed 16 illegal residents from the West Bank.
- 03The driver, an East Jerusalem resident, was arrested on suspicion of smuggling.
- 04All 17 suspects were taken for further investigation by the Border Police's intelligence unit.
- 05The operation was part of ongoing efforts to prevent illegal infiltration into Israel.
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