Israeli police arrested another suspect in connection with the arson of a Japnika branch in Givatayim about a month ago, according to a report by ynet. The suspect's identity and the number of arrests in the case have not been disclosed.
Israeli police have arrested another suspect in connection with the arson of a Japnika branch in Givatayim, which occurred about a month ago, according to a report by ynet. The report, published Thursday evening, did not disclose the suspect's identity or the total number of arrests in the case.
This development follows a series of incidents targeting the Japnika restaurant chain. As The Zioneer reported on July 28, a court extended by seven days the arrest of a Rehovot resident suspected of setting fire to the same Givatayim branch. Earlier, on July 14, explosions were reported at two Japnika branches in Netanya and Beersheba, and a suspect was arrested in connection with an arson attempt in Haifa.
The arrests appear to be part of a broader police investigation into a criminal dispute targeting the chain. Further details, including the new suspect's name and the evidence against them, have not yet been released.
2 developments
- DevelopingCourt extends arrest of Rehovot suspect in Givatayim Japnika arson by 7 days
- StrongCourt extends remand of Kiryat Ata suspect in Japnika arson attempt until Monday
- StrongPolice probe suspected arson attempt at Japnika branch in Haifa; door damaged
- StrongTraffic report links suspect to vehicle, scene in Haifa Japnika arson probe
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