Two brothers from Ashdod arrested for transporting, employing illegal residents

According to reports, two brothers from Ashdod were arrested on suspicion of transporting and employing illegal residents. Further details have not yet been released.

Two brothers from Ashdod were arrested on Monday afternoon on suspicion of transporting and employing illegal residents (shabachim), according to reports. The exact law enforcement agency involved has not been specified. The case remains under investigation.

2 developments

1. 18:35 · 27 JulLatest

   Suspect reportedly attempted to run over a police officer during arrest.

2. 16:40 · 27 Jul

   Two brothers from Ashdod arrested for transporting, employing illegal residents

• Developing15:34 · 7 JulPolice arrest two Abu Ghosh residents suspected of systematic smuggling of illegal residents
• Developing17:35 · 3 AugPolice arrest Hura resident suspected of protection racketeering in Ashdod
• Developing16:00 · 3 AugJerusalem police thwart smuggling of illegal residents, arrest East Jerusalem resident
• Developing18:01 · 10 JulAbu Ghosh council member arrested on suspicion of transporting, employing illegal residents

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