Criminal9/15/2026

Undercover Agent Helped Arrest 24 Suspects in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria

Following an operation that lasted more than six months, police arrested 24 people on suspicion of trafficking in weapons and drugs. According to police, an undercover agent code-named “Tequila” carried out controlled purchases in East Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

Key facts

•24 suspects were arrested
•The operation lasted more than six months
•12 handguns, three M-16 rifles and one “Uzi” submachine gun were seized
•Ecstasy and dozens of counterfeit banknotes were also purchased
•The case number and a judicial decision were not specified

How the Operation Was Conducted

The Jerusalem District Police Central Unit deployed the agent, a member of the Arab community. He gained the trust of individuals who had been identified in advance as alleged dealers in weapons, drugs and counterfeit money, met with them and conducted transactions. The operation was accompanied by the Agents Operations Unit, with assistance from the police aerial unit.

What the Agent Purchased

According to the police statement, during the operation the agent purchased 12 handguns, three M-16 rifles and an “Uzi” submachine gun. In addition, he purchased large quantities of ecstasy and dozens of counterfeit banknotes, which police claim were intended for distribution mainly in the Jerusalem area.

The Arrests and Further Proceedings

During the overt phase of the operation, police and military units raided the homes of 24 suspects in East Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria. The detainees were taken for questioning. The source does not report the filing of indictments, judicial decisions or the imposition of restrictive conditions.

The Legal Status of the Case

At the stage described, those involved are suspects, and the information about the transactions and the intended use of the counterfeit money comes from the police. The report did not provide criminal case numbers, court hearing dates, the names of applicable statutes or court findings. Therefore, the arrests in themselves do not indicate guilt.

What this means for you

The materials collected by the undercover agent and the documentation of the controlled transactions may serve as a basis for the continuation of the investigation and possible charges, but the court has not yet examined them, as described in the report. For ordinary residents, this means increased police action against illegal weapons, drugs and counterfeit money, but the legal outcome for each of the detainees remains unknown.

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