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Tel Aviv Police Detain Two Actors After Filmed “Robbery” Turns Out to Be a Movie Scene

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First reported by Mako · Jun 15, 2026

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Police in Tel Aviv responded Sunday to reports of an apparent armed robbery, only to find a film shoot involving a real handgun. Two actors, a man in his 60s from Ramat HaSharon and a 72-year-old acting teacher from Ramat Gan, were arrested and later released under restrictions, and police say indictments are likely.

01Police rushed to Henrietta Sald Street after reports of an armed robbery.
02The scene was apparently an uncoordinated film shoot with a real gun.
03Two men were arrested, including an actor-director in his 60s.
04The suspects were questioned at Tel Aviv Lev station and released under restrictions.
05Police seized the handgun and expect possible indictments.

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