Eight illegal aliens intercepted at Jerusalem checkpoint, hidden in van

Israeli police at the Homa checkpoint near Jerusalem apprehended eight individuals illegally present in Israel, who were attempting to enter from the West Bank hidden in a false compartment of a commercial van. The driver fled and was stopped after a short chase; all suspects were transferred for questioning.

3 developments

1. 19:12 · 9 JunLatest

   Police specify the residents were hidden in a double-walled compartment.

2. 11:36 · 9 Jun

   Suspects were hidden in a van's false compartment; driver arrested after chase.

3. 10:38 · 9 Jun

   Israeli forces thwart smuggling attempt of eight illegal residents near Jerusalem

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