Security forces launch operation against Arab-sector crime in Umm al-Fahm

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Hundreds of police officers, Border Police fighters and enforcement agencies launched a large-scale operation in Umm al-Fahm against crime in the Arab community. According to Israel Hayom, the participating agencies include the Tax Authority, the State Attorney's Office, the Shin Bet, the National Insurance Institute and the Electric Corporation. According to Kikar HaShabbat, the operation is meant to locate and stop perpetrators of crime and violence and to harm the economic infrastructure that feeds it.

During the operation, more than one million shekels in cash and six luxury vehicles were seized. According to Israel Hayom, the vehicles are valued at over two million shekels, and some of them are slated for forfeiture due to their owners' debts to state authorities.

According to Channel 14, police clarified that the operation will continue in the coming days.