Grew sidelocks: illegal resident posed as Haredi, tried to smuggle 6 more into Israel - and was arrested

Border Police officers at the A-Za'ayyem checkpoint arrested a Palestinian illegal resident who was driving a vehicle and transporting six additional illegal residents. The driver grew sidelocks and posed as Haredi to disguise his identity. The seven detainees, residents of Hebron and Tulkarm, were transferred for investigation.

Border Police officers from the Jerusalem envelope arrested last night (Thursday) at the A-Za'ayyem checkpoint a Palestinian illegal resident who was driving a vehicle and transporting six additional illegal residents. The driver grew sidelocks in his hair and posed as Haredi using Haredi clothing and a kippah, in an attempt to disguise his identity. The seven illegal residents, residents of the Hebron and Tulkarm area, were arrested and transferred for further handling and investigation. The vehicle, which was taken off the road (impounded), was towed and transferred for confiscation proceedings. The article is based on police spokesperson statements.