Kiryat Ata police arrested three masked suspects on suspicion they were on their way to carry out a criminal hit, according to N12. Officers seized two weapons, magazines, ammunition, and other combat gear from their vehicle. Two suspects' remand was extended until July 14; the third suspect, whose truck allegedly contained some of the weapons, had his remand extended today. The suspect denies involvement, but Judge Eran Neve ruled that the presence of weapons in his truck near his home justifies continued detention, while noting that he may eventually be cleared.
Kiryat Ata police yesterday arrested three masked suspects on suspicion they were en route to carry out a hit, according to N12 crime reporter Sharon Kenoblich. Officers stopped the vehicle and seized two weapons, magazines, ammunition, and additional combat gear. Two of the suspects were ordered remanded until July 14, and today the third suspect's remand was also extended. The third suspect, the owner of a truck in which part of the weaponry was allegedly found, denies any involvement. Judge Eran Neve ruled that while the suspect may eventually be cleared, the presence of weapons in his truck near his home justifies continued detention at this stage, and noted that if no investigative progress emerges by the next hearing, his release under conditions should be considered.
The arrest is part of an ongoing police effort against criminal violence in northern Israel. As The Zioneer reported on June 30, Nahariya police foiled a criminal hit and seized a loaded weapon. On June 28, police arrested five suspects in Kiryat Haim who attempted to thwart a comrade's arrest. The Zioneer also reported on June 23 that Northern District police seized an M16 rifle and a stun grenade in the village of Shaab.
Details of the investigation remain under a court seal, and no further information on the suspects' identities or the target of the alleged hit has been released.
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