{
  "id": 15712132,
  "title": "Weapons, millions of shekels in drugs seized by police in major blow to Abu Latif syndicate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/weapons-millions-of-shekels-in-drugs-seized-by-police-in-major-blow",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T06:58:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-912238"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over the weekend, a significant police operation in the Galilee village of Rama resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of weapons, explosive devices, and narcotics. Suspected to be from the Abu Latif crime organization, the stockpile included 12 firearms, dozens of magazines, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, explosive ordnance, and over three kilograms of a suspected cocaine substance, with an estimated value in the millions of shekels. The raid, conducted by a force of police officers including those from the Central Unit, Border Police, and the National Guard, lasted hours and was based on intelligence pointing to the area as a central hideout for the criminal group. Alongside the weapons, police found explosive bricks, IDF explosive devices, remote triggering systems, tactical vests, a vehicle with forged license plates, and other tactical gear. The evidence has been sent to the Police's forensic and explosives labs for further analysis. While no arrests have been reported yet, the operation is part of a broader strategy by the Northern District to combat organized crime, following the example of Maj.-Gen. Meir Eliyahu and Police Commissioner Danny Levy's efforts. The Abu Latif organization, known for its involvement in murder, extortion, and infrastructure projects, has been a primary target for law enforcement.",
  "summary": "Alongside the weapons, explosive bricks, a standard IDF explosive device, and dozens of remote triggering systems for explosives were located.",
  "key_points": [
    "Police seize 12 firearms, explosives, and over 3kg of suspected cocaine in Rama.",
    "Operation targets Abu Latif crime organization suspected of murder and extortion.",
    "Evidence sent to forensic labs; no arrests reported yet."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Targeting the Abu Latif syndicate's tactical stockpile signals a shift toward aggressive, intelligence-led raids intended to dismantle the operational infrastructure of organized crime groups in the Northern District.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}