Israeli security forces arrested 13 suspects on Route 6 on Monday, following a tip-off about potential terrorists in a vehicle. The arrests occurred after roadblocks were set up on the highway, a major route in Israel, to intercept the suspects. The main individual arrested is a Palestinian who allegedly entered Israel illegally from the West Bank and is suspected of planning an attack, according to Israeli media.
WOW 😯 The Israeli security forces have just ARRESTED suspects in the middle of a highway who intended to carry out an attack in Israel 🇮🇱
🎥 @NoaMagid pic.twitter.com/1hgDYngBCG
— Melissa 🇨🇦 (@MelissaLMRogers) September 9, 2024
The suspects were detained for questioning after police stopped a shuttle bus carrying 13 illegal residents. No explosives or weapons were found during the vehicle search. Witnesses reported seeing soldiers at the scene, with one describing the arrest of individuals and what appeared to be suspicious items in the trunk, though authorities have not confirmed any findings.
WATCH: Israeli security forces arrest suspected terrorists on Highway 6.
Security sources believe a major attack was JUST prevented.
UPDATE: The vehicle that was stopped is a shuttle that was transporting Palestinians to Israel. Only one of the car’s passengers is suspected of… pic.twitter.com/RgUYw8PiQR
— Hananya Naftali (@HananyaNaftali) September 9, 2024
Israel Police announced that the situation was under control by early afternoon, with the suspects now under investigation. Security sources believe a significant attack may have been averted through the operation.
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