Police Commissioner Danny Levi said Monday morning that Israel Police is acting decisively to dismantle protection-racket (extortion) infrastructure and root out organized crime mechanisms, following the arrest of dozens of suspects. Levi spoke on the backdrop of a large police operation targeting protection rackets.
Police Commissioner Danny Levi issued a statement Monday morning after a major police operation led to the arrest of dozens of suspects on suspicion of involvement in protection-racket (extortion) crimes.
"Israel Police continues to act decisively to dismantle protection infrastructure and root out extortion mechanisms," Levi said in a statement reported by N12. The arrests mark one of the largest recent police actions against organized crime gangs that extort money from business owners and farmers.
As The Zioneer previously reported, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on Sunday that millions of shekels had been approved for victims of protection rackets, calling on police and courts not to neglect their duty. Justice Ministry and police sources have said in recent weeks that protection-racketeering has become a growing national concern.
Further details on the operation and the specific charges against the suspects are expected later today. The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges have been filed publicly at this stage.
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