Israeli police arrested five suspects in Kiryat Haim who attempted to thwart the arrest of their friend, who was wanted for questioning over involvement in a criminal shooting and arson incident, N12 crime reporter Oren Ravid said. During the arrest, several men surrounded the undercover team and tried to pull the suspect out of the police car; the detective drew his weapon according to protocol and neutralized the threat.
Police plainclothes detectives from the Haifa district arrested five suspects in Kiryat Haim on Sunday after the group tried to prevent their friend from being taken into custody. The friend was wanted for questioning over a criminal shooting and arson. According to N12 crime reporter Oren Ravid, several men surrounded the undercover team during the arrest attempt, tried to pull the suspect out of the police vehicle, and attempted to drive him away. The detective, sensing a real threat to himself and his team, drew his weapon in accordance with regulations, neutralizing the danger. No casualties were reported. Police are expected to request an extension of the suspects' detention later today. The incident comes amid a broader police push against organized crime and public-order disruptions in the northern sector.
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