Police Investigations Unit arrests Southern District police officer and four civilians on suspicion of bribery

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The Police Investigations Unit arrested a police officer from the Southern District and four civilians this morning on suspicion of bribery, breach of trust, conspiracy to commit an offense, and obstruction of investigation proceedings. The arrests were carried out at the conclusion of a covert investigation by the Police Investigations Unit's exposure team.

The five are to be brought tomorrow to a hearing on extending their detention at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court. The investigation is continuing.