Illegal camel race foiled in Negev firing zone

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Police and Border Police forces raided a compound in a firing zone near Route 222 in the Negev, where vehicles, carts and participants had arrived ahead of a camel race. According to Channel 14, those present dispersed when the forces arrived.

According to Ynet, preparations for the race were identified in the Bir Hadaj area.

A minor and an adult from Rahat were detained on suspicion of involvement in organizing and taking part in the race, and a camel present at the site was seized. According to Channel 14, the two suspects were located with the aid of the police aerial unit. According to Channel 14, the raid took place about two years after the first regulated camel race was held in the Negev.