Three fire stations broken into in the Negev within ten days - firefighter equipment stolen

Three fire stations in the Negev were broken into within ten days. According to suspicion, gangs from the Bedouin diaspora broke into stations in Be'er Sheva, Dimona, and Ar'ara. At one station, firefighter equipment was stolen. Police arrested a suspect in the break-in at Ar'ara. The Fire and Rescue Service claims these are isolated and minor incidents.

Three fire stations in the Negev were broken into within ten days, as first reported by Walla. According to suspicion, gangs from the Bedouin diaspora broke into the fire stations in Be'er Sheva, Dimona, and Ar'ara in the Negev. At the Ar'ara station, the burglars managed to steal firefighter equipment, and following the break-in, police arrested a suspect. At the Be'er Sheva station, the burglars reached the vehicles but no equipment was stolen; at the Dimona station, it is being checked whether equipment was stolen. The recent break-ins add to a series of break-ins at fire stations in the Negev over the past year. Following the incidents, the Fire and Rescue Service decided to upgrade security measures at the stations, including installing cameras, but despite the steps, the burglars managed to break in again. Police are investigating whether different gangs or the same gang are involved. The Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson stated that these are isolated minor incidents being handled by the police, and that advanced security components have been added and a national security center staffed 24 hours has been opened.