Police in Lod foiled a criminal assassination attempt, catching a suspect with a loaded Glock pistol and finding ammunition, knives, and a concealed license plate in a nearby vehicle, according to i24NEWS. Four suspects were arrested.
Overnight, police in Lod foiled a criminal assassination attempt, according to a report from i24NEWS on Thursday morning. Officers responded to bursts of gunfire and apprehended a suspect in possession of a loaded Glock pistol. A search of a nearby vehicle uncovered ammunition, magazines, knives, and a concealed license plate. Four suspects were arrested and transferred for questioning.
The Zioneer reported earlier at 08:42 that the assassination attempt had been thwarted, citing police spokesperson Yolan Cohen. The new details from i24NEWS provide additional specifics on the weapons and items seized. Police assess the incident as criminal in nature.
Lod has seen a series of security incidents this month, including a stabbing attempt at a school and a major weapon seizure, as previously reported by The Zioneer. The investigation into the foiled assassination attempt continues.
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