A complaint filed Sunday with the Police Internal Affairs Department (Makhash) alleges that two detectives in Kiryat Haim drew a weapon, threatened, and assaulted five young people during their arrest and later while transporting them to the station, according to a report. The complaint, filed by attorneys Sapir Buzaglo, Yaniv Zusman, and Tzion Shimon, includes video footage that the lawyers say contradicts the police version of events.
A complaint was filed Sunday with the Police Internal Affairs Department (Makhash) against two detectives in Kiryat Haim. The complainants, attorneys Sapir Buzaglo, Yaniv Zusman, and Tzion Shimon, allege that the detectives threatened the five detainees, used physical force, drew and cocked a weapon, and later assaulted them during transport to the station. The complaint includes video recordings that the lawyers say contradict the police account of the arrest. The Zioneer reported on the complaint earlier today.
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