The threatening "message" to the contractor that led to an arrest in a hideout apartment

Northern District police arrested a suspect for extortion by threats against an earthworks contractor. According to the suspicion, he caused damage to the contractor's property to convey a threatening 'message'. The suspect was located after an undercover investigation in a hideout apartment in central Israel and will be brought to a remand extension hearing.

Northern District police arrested a suspect for extortion by threats against an earthworks contractor. According to the suspicion, the suspect caused damage to the contractor's property in the northern community of Dishon about a month ago, with the aim of conveying a threatening 'message' as part of an extortion attempt. The investigation became covert and was conducted by the Central Unit of the Northern District, until it led to the location of the suspect in a hideout apartment in central Israel. Upon his arrest, he was transferred for questioning at the police station, and will be brought to a remand extension hearing at the Kiryat Shmona Magistrate's Court. The Israel Police stated that it is acting decisively against extortion and threats offenses.