In a joint police and border police operation to apprehend illegals inside ‘Israel proper’ in the area of the Metar Crossing, 80 PA (Palestinian Authority) illegals from the Hebron area were arrested.

Border police apprehended the 80 PA residents who crossed into ‘Israel proper’ illegally. They set up a lookout near the crossing on Sunday morning, and used other means which are not detailed in the information released by police. The suspects were handed over to authorities for questioning. Most were released and sent back over the Green Line with the exception of two, who were held over in custody.

The work permits of five persons were confiscated by authorities after establishing the persons did not pass through the authorized crossing but snuck into ‘Israel proper’ illegally.

A vehicle that appeared suspicious was also checked by authorities, and it was learned the car had been stolen from the Netivot area a few hours earlier. The driver, a minor from the Lakiya area, was detained for questioning.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)