Israel Police arrested five suspects ahead of the soccer match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem at the Miriam Stadium in Netanya, according to police. Two of the suspects were found with a substance suspected to be the drug 'Dosa', and the other three were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a violent incident.
Israel Police arrested five suspects on Saturday evening ahead of the Premier League match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem at the Miriam Stadium in Netanya, the force said. Two of the suspects were found with a substance suspected to be the drug 'Dosa', while three others were detained on suspicion of involvement in a violent incident. The arrests were made before the match began.
The Zioneer has reported on several similar police operations before soccer matches this season, including arrests before the Champion of Champions match in Be'er Sheva and the Tel Aviv basketball derby, where a fan was caught with flares and suspected cocaine. The incidents underscore ongoing efforts by Israeli police to maintain public order at major sporting events.
2 developments
- DevelopingFour fans arrested with clubs before Maccabi TA-Hapoel BS season opener
- DevelopingSeven fans detained after Champion of Champions match in Be'er Sheva
- StrongPolice arrest Maccabi Tel Aviv fan with 59 flares and suspected cocaine before derby
- DevelopingPolice seize over 4 kg of suspected drugs in Hadera; suspect arrested
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