Suspicion: employee installed listening device in the office of the local council head

Israel Police arrested a 65-year-old employee of a local council in the north of the country on suspicion of installing a listening device in the council head's office. The investigation began several weeks ago following a complaint. On Tuesday, September 22, a search and arrest were conducted. On Wednesday, the police will request an extension of the detention.

Israel Police arrested a 65-year-old employee of a local council in the north of the country. He is suspected of installing a listening device in the office of the council head. The suspect resides in Gush Halav (the village of Jish in the Upper Galilee). Several weeks ago, a complaint was filed with the police about a possible installation of a covert listening device in the council building. Law enforcement launched a secret investigation and found evidence confirming the suspicions. On Tuesday, September 22, police conducted a search of the council building and arrested the suspect. On Wednesday, September 23, the police will ask the Tiberias Magistrate's Court to extend his detention.