Gun and fragmentation grenade thrown from car during police chase in Nazareth

Northern District police and Border Police officers signaled a suspicious vehicle to stop in Nazareth; the vehicle fled and during the chase an object was thrown from the window. A gun and a fragmentation grenade were located along the escape route. A resident of the city was arrested and his remand was extended until September 23.

Northern District police and Border Police officers identified a suspicious vehicle during an operational activity in Nazareth and signaled it to stop for inspection. The vehicle began to flee, and during the chase the forces spotted an object thrown from the vehicle's window. After the arrest of the suspect, a city resident, the forces searched the escape route and found a gun and a fragmentation grenade. The police requested an extension of his remand, and the court extended it until September 23, 2026. The incident highlights the operational challenges faced by security forces in urban areas and the dangers associated with the possession of illegal weapons.