Police thwart criminal attack in Umm al-Fahm, arrest nine suspects, seize weapons

Israeli police thwarted a criminal attack in Umm al-Fahm earlier today, arresting nine suspects and seizing an M16 rifle, pistol magazines, a stun grenade, and ammunition, according to N12 crime reporter Oren Ravid.

As The Zioneer reported earlier (16:03), police thwarted a criminal attack in Umm al-Fahm, arresting nine suspects. The operation yielded weapons including an M16 rifle, pistol magazines, a stun grenade, and ammunition, according to a police spokesperson. The raid follows a series of police operations in the Wadi Ara area; on June 25, police and Shin Bet arrested a Umm al-Fahm resident on suspicion of serious security activity and arms trafficking (The Zioneer, June 25).

2 developments

1. 16:10 · 14 JulLatest

   Police seized an M16 rifle, pistol magazines, and a stun grenade.

2. 16:03 · 14 Jul

   Police foil criminal attack in Umm al-Fahm, arrest nine, seize weapons

• Strong16:32 · 25 JunPolice, Shin Bet arrest Umm al-Fahm man in June 2 arms raid, prosecution statement filed
• Strong15:25 · 5 JulFour suspects arrested in connection with Umm al-Fahm murder
• Developing11:52 · 7 JulPolice arrest two suspects in Umm al-Fahm with over a kilogram of hashish
• Strong12:37 · 2 AugPolice thwart criminal attack attempt by cell from Shefa-Amr area

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