Israeli police arrested dozens of weapons dealers in a nationwide predawn raid Monday, following months of undercover work by the first Bedouin agent operated by the Lahav 433 unit, according to police. The agent, codenamed 'The Wanderer,' infiltrated criminal circles and gathered evidence against 20 major crime targets. Suspects are to be brought to Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court for remand extension.
Israeli police revealed Monday that a months-long undercover operation by the Lahav 433 unit's first Bedouin agent, codenamed 'The Wanderer,' led to the arrest of dozens of weapons dealers across the country. The agent infiltrated criminal networks and gathered evidence against 20 major crime targets, police said. The predawn raid involved hundreds of officers, including Border Police and special units. Suspects are expected to appear in Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court for remand extension. The operation continues a pattern of police undercover work against arms trafficking; earlier this month, a separate undercover operation exposed a protection racket in the Bedouin community.
3 developments
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- StrongIsraeli forces stop weapons smuggling in Jordan Valley, arrest Bethlehem suspect
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