Four arrested in northern Israel on suspicion of extorting local council, sewage facilities

Israeli police arrested four suspects on suspicion of operating a protection racket targeting a local council and sewage treatment plants in northern Israel, according to ynet.

Israeli police have arrested four suspects in connection with an alleged protection racket in northern Israel, according to ynet. The suspects are accused of extorting a local council and sewage treatment facilities. Authorities have not released further details. The investigation is ongoing.

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