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Israeli police forces carried out coordinated raids across the country on Monday, marking a significant escalation in the fight against organized crime, weapons trafficking and serious violence, authorities said in an official statement.
The operation involved police forces, Border Police officers and special units from the Israel Prison Service, acting under a broad offensive led by the Judea and Samaria District’s central unit.
According to police, the raids were conducted under the direct supervision of Police Commissioner Dani Levi and Judea and Samaria District Commander Moshe “Pinchi” Pinchi, reflecting the operation’s national importance.
Law enforcement sources said the coordinated effort was part of a continuing nationwide campaign aimed at dismantling criminal infrastructures that threaten public safety and undermine rule of law across multiple regions.
Police emphasized that the operation targeted suspects involved in illegal weapons trafficking, drug-related offenses and violent crime, which have been growing concerns for both urban and rural communities.
During the raids, officers reportedly searched dozens of locations simultaneously, using intelligence gathered over weeks to identify suspects, storage sites and logistical hubs linked to criminal networks.
Security officials said such coordinated actions are designed to disrupt criminal activity on multiple fronts at once, limiting suspects’ ability to evade arrest or destroy evidence.
While authorities did not immediately release figures on arrests or seizures, police confirmed that weapons and illegal materials were confiscated during the operation, with further details expected later.
Officials stressed that the collaboration between police units, Border Police and the Prison Service was central to the operation’s success, allowing swift responses and effective area control.
“The goal is clear,” a senior police official said, “to strike criminal organizations wherever they operate and to restore a sense of safety to the public.”
The Judea and Samaria District has played a leading role in recent months in intelligence-driven policing, particularly against weapons smuggling routes believed to supply criminal gangs.
Police data indicate that illegal firearms are often trafficked across regions, fueling violent crime and posing risks not only to civilians but also to security personnel.
Authorities say the nationwide scope of Monday’s raids highlights the interconnected nature of criminal networks, which frequently operate beyond municipal or district boundaries.
Residents in areas where raids took place reported a heightened security presence, roadblocks and searches carried out during early morning hours to maintain operational surprise.
Police assured the public that such measures are temporary and aimed at preventing violence rather than disrupting daily life unnecessarily.
The operation forms part of a broader strategy announced earlier this year to strengthen enforcement, increase seizures of illegal weapons and bring key criminal figures to justice.
Commissioner Dani Levi reiterated that the police would continue to act “firmly and decisively” against serious crime, regardless of location or complexity of the threat.
As investigations continue, authorities signaled that additional arrests and indictments may follow, reinforcing the message that organized crime remains a top national priority.
Police officials concluded by urging the public to cooperate with law enforcement and report suspicious activity, saying community involvement is essential to long-term security gains.