Dozens of bags loaded with avocados found in orchards: The night chase in central Israel

Border Police fighters found dozens of bags containing about 4.5 tons of avocados in orchards near Kfar Chabad, following suspicion of agricultural theft. The suspect tried to flee in reckless driving but was arrested. The vehicle, the trailer and the bags were seized, and the suspect was transferred for investigation.

Dozens of bags loaded with avocados, weighing a total of about 4.5 tons, were found in orchards near Kfar Chabad, in an operation by Border Police fighters. The incident began following a report of suspected agricultural theft. Fighters and volunteers of the settlements arm of the Border Police's central command were called to the scene and began searches. Upon arrival the forces identified a vehicle with a hitched trailer, which was allegedly used to load the avocados. The driver tried to flee in reckless driving but was caught a short time later. In a search of his vehicle, additional empty white bags were found, which were allegedly intended for continued theft. The vehicle, the trailer and the bags of fruit were seized, and the suspect was transferred for investigation at the central unit of the Border Police's central command. The Border Police emphasized that the activity is part of the ongoing fight against agricultural crime.