(haipo) Three suspects were arrested in a safe house in Haifa after allegedly throwing a grenade at a house in Kafr Qara, as part of an attempt to extort protection money. Iron police located the suspects following an intensive investigation, and during a search of the apartment, large sums of cash were seized. The court extended their detention until 11.6.26.
Throwing a grenade in the face of extortion of sponsorship money
Iron Station police have opened an investigation following the throwing of a grenade at a house in Kafr Qara. It is suspected that the act was carried out due to financial debts and as part of an attempt to instill fear and collect protection fees from the homeowners. As part of the intensive investigation, investigators were able to track down the three suspects in the act and locate their hiding place in the city of Haifa. The three were arrested in the apartment and taken for questioning at Iron Station.
Cash seized in the hideout apartment
During a search of the hideout apartment in Haifa, large sums of cash were seized, which are suspected to be related to the suspects' criminal activity. The money is currently being examined as part of the ongoing investigation. In accordance with the needs of the investigation, the three suspects were brought to court, which granted the police's request and extended their detention until 11.6.26. The Israel Police stated that it views very seriously any attempt to terrorize citizens through violence, threats, or extortion of protection money, and that the fight against protection is a fight for the freedom of life of citizens, and the police will continue to act decisively against anyone who tries to impose fear and build a source of income for themselves through criminal terrorism.
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