Israel Police's Gideonim unit arrested a fifth suspect in the alleged gang rape of a young woman in Ramla last week, after locating him hiding in the Palestinian village of Yatta. Police say the investigation continues and more arrests are possible.
The arrest of a fifth suspect in the Ramla gang rape investigation marks a significant step in the police operation, which began last week after a woman reported being assaulted by multiple individuals in an apartment building used to house laborers. The Gideonim unit, operating under the police's Central District, tracked the suspect to the village of Yatta in the Palestinian Authority and apprehended him there.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, police had previously arrested the initial group of suspects in the same case. The investigation has been characterized by an intensive intelligence-led manhunt, with police spokesperson Lt. Dean Elsdunne stating that the force 'mobilized the full weight of our intelligence and operational capabilities' and that they tracked the suspects across borders. The case has drawn attention due to the involvement of illegal workers, with the first arrest of a 22-year-old permit holder reported on June 28.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and that they are working to ensure all individuals involved are brought to justice. It remains unclear how many suspects are still at large.
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