The Israel Police has placed a giant observation balloon in the skies of Taibeh for surveillance, as part of efforts to combat crime in Arab society, according to Kan.
The Israel Police has deployed a giant observation balloon over the Arab city of Taibeh, providing aerial surveillance to support its campaign against organized crime, Kan reported on Thursday evening. The balloon is equipped with cameras and monitoring equipment, allowing police to track suspects and gather intelligence from above.
The move comes amid a broader police effort to crack down on crime in Arab communities. As The Zioneer has reported, the police previously launched an air-ground offensive against organized crime in the Negev and advanced a pilot program to station snipers on rooftops in mixed cities. The new surveillance tool adds a persistent aerial presence to the ground-based operations.
No further details on the balloon's operational specifications or the specific targets of the surveillance were provided. The deployment was first reported by the Kan public broadcaster.
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