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Dozens Arrested in Major Israeli Organized Crime Bust

12/1/2025

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On December 1, 2025, the Israel Police in northern Israel detained dozens of individuals linked to the Abu Latif and Hariri crime families in an undercover operation targeting extortion and protection money.
The operation targeted extortion schemes and protection payments tied to the Abu Latif and Hariri crime families.
The arrests reflect ongoing efforts by Israeli authorities to combat organized crime in the region and deter future illicit activity.

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Story summary

On December 1, 2025, the Israel Police in northern Israel detained dozens of individuals linked to the Abu Latif and Hariri crime families in an undercover operation targeting extortion and protection money.
The operation targeted extortion schemes and protection payments tied to the Abu Latif and Hariri crime families.
The arrests reflect ongoing efforts by Israeli authorities to combat organized crime in the region and deter future illicit activity.