Israel Police, Border Police launch operation against illegal weapons, drugs
Israeli police and border forces have launched a large-scale operation targeting illegal weapons and drug trafficking networks. The initiative has resulted in dozens of arrests, including high-profile leaders of the Hariri crime organization.
Why it matters
This operation reflects a shift toward more aggressive, proactive policing strategies in Israel to combat organized crime and improve public safety.
Dozens of suspects have been arrested as law enforcement forces began conducting a broad operation against illegal weapons and drugs across the country, the police announced on Monday morning.The operation involved hundreds of Israel Police and Border Police officers.At least 34 suspects were arrested, including 20 significant targets the police were familiar with."This is what proactive, aggressive, and determined police looks like," National Securty Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced about the operation."Hundreds of police officers and fighters simultaneously raiding dozens of targets and reaching arms and drug dealers - this is exactly the policy we are leading," he said."Moving from defense to offense, pursuing crime and not allowing it to raise its head.
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