Nationwide arrests target protection racketeers

Large forces from the Israel Police, including Border Police personnel and special units, raided a series of targets across the country early Monday morning. According to reports by ynet and Reshet 13, the operation was conducted following a lengthy covert investigation by the Central District of the Coastal Police and the Lahav 433 unit, leading to the arrest of dozens of suspects involved in protection racket offenses. As reported by the Jerusalem Post, approximately 500 officers participated in the operation. Further details regarding the identities of the detainees and the ongoing investigation have not yet been released.