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USA: ICE Deported Criminal Illegal Alien Israeli Military Intelligence Officer Back To Israel During Targeted Operations In NH Less Than 2 Years Into A 2-6 Year Prison Sentence For Kidnapping.
I added the map above to highlight Israel for reference.
Trump ICE deported a criminal illegal alien Israeli military intelligence officer transgender who was sentenced in the United States for kidnapping and other criminal offences back home to Israel. Meanwhile, Trump is deporting illegal aliens with no criminal history recorded that have immigration cases to stay legally pending in the United States to one of the scariest most deadliest places on earth, Central African Republic instead of their country of origin to make them suffer. The US rates Central African Republic 'do not travel'. Trump has a financial arrangement set up with Central African Republic to absorb the people he deports from America. I shared information about this in my last blog post. Trump is such a disgrace to America. Trump is acting like the cruel sadistic Israeli government. Trump is worse than Bush and all others before him. Trump is paying off corrupt African leaders using $100s of millions of US taxpayer dollars to take in deportees from the United States. (emphasis mine)
ICE is completely burying the lede here: this Israeli is being deported less than two years into a 2-6 year prison sentence for kidnapping. They’re presenting extraordinary leniency as “enforcement.” Alon is also “former” Israeli military intelligence. https://t.co/xlNxD9lvEU
— Gator Gang (@WogStalker) August 27, 2026
Concord Monitor
written by Charlotte Matherly
Thursday August 27, 2026
An inmate at the men’s prison in Concord was transferred to ICE custody last week.
The ICE Boston Field Office said on social media on Thursday that federal immigration officers had arrested Avishay Alon, a “criminal illegal alien from Israel, during targeted operations in Concord, NH.”
In fact, the parole board approved Alon’s release to ICE, according to court documents reviewed by the Monitor. Instead of being released into the community, Alon was transferred directly from the prison into ICE custody.
Detainer agreements allow federal immigration agents to “take custody of removable aliens in a safe, controlled environment instead of at-large in the community,” according to ICE’s website.
Alon was serving time at the men’s prison in Concord following convictions in 2025 of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, possession of a controlled drug and criminal threatning, according to court documents.
Alon signed the parole certificate on Aug. 19, agreeing to the terms of release, according to court documents. The Department of Corrections released Alon into ICE custody on the morning of Aug. 20. Alon is being held at a detention facility in Folkston, Georgia.
The ICE Boston Field Office did not answer questions from the Monitor, instead sending a link to the social media post.
Alon, who identifies as female and prefers the name Allison, filed a federal lawsuit against the New Hampshire Department of Corrections in December, arguing that prison officials and guards created a harmful environment by incarcerating a transgender woman at the men’s prison in Concord and denying access to gender-transition care.
The Concord Police Department said it was not involved with ICE picking up Alon and has not assisted federal immigration enforcement.
“We haven’t done anything with ICE on anything along that line, and we haven’t been asked to,” said Interim Police Chief Barrett Moulton.
picture source: NH Journal
NH Journal
written by Damien Fisher
December 21, 2025
An Israeli secret agent, a computer genius, a startup entrepreneur, and a woman named Allison who interrogated a Seacoast man at gunpoint.
These are the many lives of Avishay Alon, a 33-year-old inmate suing the New Hampshire Department of Corrections over its treatment of Alon’s gender dysphoria.
Alon’s federal lawsuit, which demands a transfer to the women’s prison, gained media attention last week as another example of alleged anti-transgender discrimination. But many reports failed to explain how Alon, who had no prior criminal record, ended up serving a two-to-six-year prison sentence.
According to court records, Alon and codefendant Brian Levy held a man identified as M.P. at gunpoint for hours on Sept. 13, 2024, as Alon led the interrogation. Levy was sentenced to one to five years in prison for his role.
Alon was convicted on one count of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, one count of kidnapping, and one count of possession of illegal drugs. Kidnapping and criminal threatening are serious felonies, not minor misdemeanors. A Class A kidnapping conviction, for example, typically carries a prison sentence of 7.5 to 15 years.
So how did a “nice Jewish boy,” as described in court filings, become a “nice Jewish girl” behind bars in New Hampshire?
Alon, who was born in Israel, served with distinction in the Israeli military, according to defense attorney Michael Iacopino’s sentencing memorandum.
“(Alon) was selected to serve in the Israeli Defense Force, Directorate of Military Intelligence — Unit 81,” Iacopino wrote. “Unit 81 is a secret technology unit within the Special Operations Division of the Directorate. Unit 81 was tasked with building and supplying cutting-edge technologies to Israeli combat soldiers and spies.”
After leaving Unit 81, Alon worked in high-level computer engineering jobs at Amazon and Microsoft before founding two startup companies.
Trouble began about two years ago, according to court filings, when Alon began treatment for gender dysphoria. Avishay Alon wanted to be Allison Alon, but the transition proved socially and emotionally difficult, Iacopino wrote.
“She had recently lost friends because of ‘coming out’ about her gender dysphoria and transition,” Iacopino continued. “She had recently broken up with her partner. She was experiencing emotional difficulties. She began using narcotic drugs. She saw both M.P. and Brian Levy as friends.”
Court records show Alon had begun hormone therapy but had not undergone surgery.
While the defense pointed to gender dysphoria as a factor, prosecutors offered a simpler motive: drugs.
According to court records, Alon was using methamphetamine and spending time with M.P. and Levy. In September, Alon began to suspect M.P. had put the drug GHB into Alon’s water bottle and was stealing from Alon’s home. Alon shared those suspicions with Levy.
Levy then proposed kidnapping and interrogating M.P., prosecutors said.
“(Levy) informed (Alon) that he had an ‘idea’ that was ‘a little extreme,’” prosecutors wrote. Rather than rejecting the plan, Alon embraced it.
“[Alon] did not make a single, fleeting error in judgment, but a series of criminal decisions,” prosecutors wrote.
That night, Alon and Levy lured M.P. to Alon’s Dover home. Alon carried two loaded pistols during the interrogation — one in a holster and another equipped with a silencer. Alon pointed the silenced gun at M.P. while Levy mostly stayed in the background during the two-hour ordeal.
Levy occasionally left the room to use methamphetamine, according to court records, but at one point took Alon’s second gun and assumed control of the interrogation.
The crime ended by chance. Police received a call from a local business reporting a suspicious vehicle in its parking lot. The vehicle was registered to Alon.
The officer ran the plates and went to Alon’s home to request that the vehicle be moved. When the police knocked on the door, the interrogation stopped. Alon disassembled the guns and opened the door slightly to speak with the officer.
Realizing an opportunity, M.P. called out for help. Police entered the home and intervened.
During a subsequent search, officers found a fanny pack containing Alon’s identification, credit cards, and methamphetamine, according to court records.
After conviction, Alon sought a sentence that would have avoided state prison time. Alon requested a 12-month sentence at the Strafford County House of Corrections, with credit for time already served. Iacopino argued the county jail offered better accommodations for transgender inmates than the state prison system.
“The conditions under which transgender inmates are often housed — either inappropriately matched facilities or protective custody — can result in de facto solitary confinement,” Iacopino wrote. “These conditions … can severely disrupt access to gender-affirming health care, such as hormone therapy or mental health treatment.”
Prosecutors countered that Alon should not receive a lighter sentence than Levy or others convicted of similar crimes based on gender identity.
“[Alon] requests an unjust, unconstitutional result: that this Court treat her egregious, criminal conduct less harshly than a similarly situated cisgender person, or even her co-defendant,” prosecutors wrote.
They argued the issue was one of equity.
Prosecutors prevailed, and Alon was sentenced to state prison. Alon is currently housed in a protective-custody unit for transgender inmates within the men’s prison.
Alon is now seeking a transfer to the women’s prison, access to different hormone treatments, and female grooming items, including razors and tweezers. The lack of injectable hormones and a close shave leaves Alon looking and feeling “too masculine,” according to the federal lawsuit.
The lawsuit also alleges harassment and discrimination by prison staff, including being referred to as “sir,” being told “you have a penis,” and being denied permission to wear women’s underwear.
Earlier this year, Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed legislation that would have barred biological males from being housed in women’s correctional facilities, juvenile detention centers, and commitment facilities. The bill had broad Republican support and strong public backing in polling, but Democrats prevented the House from reaching the two-thirds majority needed to override the veto.
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: US President Trump Is Secretly Deporting Illegal Aliens To The Most Dangerous Place On The Planet Instead Of Country Of Origin. Trump Is Paying $100s Of Millions.
I added map to highlight Central African Republic for reference.
CNN published August 29, 2026: How Trump is secretly deporting migrants to Africa. The Trump administration has quietly struck deportation deals with at least 35 nations, often worth millions, according to Third Country Deportation. Isobel Yeung investigates where the money is going and what happens to migrants sent to a country they’ve never been to.
AJ+ published July 2, 2026: The U.S. Is ‘Exporting’ People to Africa. The Trump administration just deported an Iranian woman from the U.S. to the Central African Republic. And it’s becoming more common. The Trump admin is quietly outsourcing deportations, and Africa is at the center of it. Some African governments are saying yes. But why?
CBS Evening News published August 21, 2026: Trump administration deports immigrants to African country it rates as "do not travel".
CBS News published August 31, 2026: Trump administration sent more than 100 deportees to Africa in the past 10 days, documents show. The U.S. is ramping up its "third country" deportation campaign in Africa. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
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CBS News
written by Camilo Montoya-Galvez
Sunday August 30, 2026
Over a 10-day period, the Trump administration sent more than 100 deportees from Afghanistan, Cuba, Nicaragua and other nations to eight countries across Africa, expanding its "third country" deportation campaign, according to internal U.S. government documents obtained by CBS News.
Three Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights, the government documents show, dropped off dozens of men and women expelled from the U.S. in Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Liberia, Rwanda and Sierra Leone.
None of the deportees were from the countries where they were deported, according to the documents. In addition to Afghans, Cubans and Nicaraguans, the ICE flights over the past week and a half included deportees from Iran, Nepal, Turkey and Venezuela, as well as African detainees who are not from the nations where they were sent.
The federal documents, which have not been previously reported on, offer a window into the Trump administration's intensifying campaign to use "third country" deportation agreements to banish groups of deportees to far-flung countries where they have no ties.
More than 30 countries across the globe have agreed to receive such deportations from the U.S., including some in Latin America like Costa Rica, Panama and Paraguay. But a growing number of African countries have brokered third-country deportation deals with the Trump administration, including nations like the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan, plagued by armed conflict, political tumult and human rights abuses.
The international agreements have largely been shrouded in secrecy, but it appears some countries, like Ghana and Sierra Leone, have only agreed to accept deportees from other places in Africa. Countries like Eswatini, the Central African Republic and Liberia have received detainees from Latin America, Europe and Asia.
Some of those deported to Africa by the Trump administration have criminal records in addition to immigration violations, including the detainees sent to Eswatini and South Sudan, where officials have imprisoned deportees convicted of violent and serious crimes in the U.S. But many of the deportees sent to other countries lack any criminal histories, beyond entering the U.S. illegally or not having the proper documents to stay in the country.
The latest of three ICE flights to Africa dropped off detainees in Sierra Leone and the Central African Republic, where longstanding armed conflict and Russian mercenaries have made the landlocked country one of the most dangerous in the world. A "Level 4" U.S. State Department advisory warns Americans to avoid traveling there for any reason, given widespread violence and insecurity.
CBS News reached out to the Departments of Homeland Security and State seeking comment on the deportations to Africa.
"If an illegal alien chooses to file a claim in court refusing to go to their home country, we are required by law to find a safe and secure nation for them to go to. If an illegal alien chooses to go home, we will give them a free flight home and a $3,000 check," DHS said in a statement to CBS News on Sunday. "The choice is theirs."
A State Department spokesperson said the agency would not comment on "private diplomatic communications with other governments" or the "authenticity or veracity of allegedly leaked documents."
"Implementing the Trump Administration's immigration policies is a top priority for the Department of State," the State Department spokesperson added. "We remain unwavering in our commitment to end illegal and mass immigration and bolster America's border security."
Among those deported to the Central African Republic on the most recent flight was an Afghan man whose family helped American forces fight the Taliban and who won legal protection in a U.S. immigration court, according to his lawyer and brother.
Khalil, the 24-year-old Afghan deportee, crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally in 2024, after traveling across Latin America, according to his immigration lawyer. He was held by ICE in custody during his entire time in the U.S. His immigration lawyer said Khalil came to join his brothers, one of whom was brought to the U.S. in 2014 because of his work alongside American military forces while in the Afghan Army. Legal documents indicate another of Khalil's brothers fought the Taliban as a pilot and was killed during the war.
In August 2025, while detained, Khalil was granted a legal protection, known as "withholding of removal," by a U.S. immigration judge who found he could face persecution in Afghanistan, legal documents show. He did not get asylum, a more permanent legal protection, because of a Biden-era policy that disqualified asylum-seekers who failed to seek protection in other countries before reaching American soil, according to the documents.
While that protection barred ICE from returning Khalil to Afghanistan, it did not legally prevent his deportation to a third country. And the Trump administration has increasingly sought to deport those who've won limited protections in immigration court, like withholding of removal, to third countries.
"The goal is to obliterate the global refugee protection system, and his case should serve as a warning of the unconscionable consequences," said Alma David, Khalil's immigration lawyer. CBS News is not disclosing Khalil's surname due to concerns from his family that he or relatives could be targeted by the Taliban.
Zachary Schmidt, an active-duty Marine colonel who supervised Khalil's brother during his deployment to Afghanistan, said he's concerned about Khalil's safety in the conflict-ridden Central African Republic and the prospect that he could be returned to his homeland. He said he's seen threats made by Taliban militants against Khalil's family.
"It is my belief that if Khalil gets sent back to Afghanistan, that he will be killed," Schmidt told CBS News, speaking in his personal capacity.
Schmidt, who testified in Khalil's immigration court case, noted the U.S. made a "deal" with Afghans who agreed to aid the American war effort in Afghanistan.
"The deal is that if you help us, and help rebuild your country, we will look out for you. We'll help you and your family," Schmidt said. "We have to keep that promise."
THAILAND: Israeli Tourists Banned From Exotic Wildlife Zoo, Next Morning Israeli Sets Fire To The Owners Mom's Home. Israelis Arrested For Drug Trafficking, Other Major Crimes.
I added the map above to highlight Thailand for reference.
and remember, not all Jews are Zionists and not all Zionists are Jews.
There are Christian Zionists, Muslim Zionists, Hindu Zionists,
Atheist Zionists, and Luciferian Zionists.
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The Pattaya News Thailand published October 20, 2025: Israeli man arrested in Pattaya for allegedly stealing temple donation envelopes from massage shop after furious debate over 300 Baht refund.
NBT WORLD published August 25, 2026: Authority Revokes Visa of Foreigner Threatening Samui Zoo Owner. The Thai authority has revoked the visa of a foreign national who intimidated a zoo owner on Samui island as authorities step up enforcement against disruptive visitors.
Ynet News, Israel local
written by Itamar Eichner
Wednesday August 26, 2026
Thailand has revoked the visa of an Israeli national linked to the dispute surrounding Samui Exotic Park on Koh Samui, where authorities are also investigating a claim that 500,000 baht was offered for information that could lead to harm against the park’s French manager.
The decision comes as Thailand’s government adopts a tougher stance toward foreign tourists who violate the law or become involved in confrontations in the country.
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Google AI Overview
French police and local media confirmed that an investigation is underway following an early-morning fire on August 19, 2026, at a residential property in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, belonging to the mother of Kevin Dimino, the French co-owner of the Samui Exotic Park in Thailand.
Key Details of the Incident
The Fire: The blaze broke out shortly before 5:00 AM, damaging a vehicle and a garage. Dimino’s mother managed to escape safely without physical injury.
Potential Molotov Cocktails: Reports and family statements indicated that a car was set alight and secondary incendiary devices resembling Molotov cocktails were discovered at the scene.
The Context: The incident occurred amid an intense international controversy surrounding Samui Exotic Park in Koh Samui. The park's owners—Dimino and his Thai wife, Jin Jindarat—faced heavy backlash after publicly banning Israeli visitors and displaying Palestinian flags and "Free Palestine" signage, which followed a viral confrontation with an Israeli family and subsequent online death threats.
Official Stance: While the owners claim the arson is direct retaliation for their controversial stance, French authorities and the Lyon public prosecutor's office opened an investigation into property destruction and dangerous endangerment, stating that a definitive motive or direct link to the dispute in Thailand has not yet been officially established
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Thai Newsroom
written by Staff
January 12, 2026
A POLICE raid on a luxury villa at Koh Phangan led to the arrest of three Israeli nationals after drugs were found there with their Israeli supplier apprehended at another residence on this tourist island, Naewna newspaper said this morning (Jan. 12).
Lt. Col. Thanapon Saetang, deputy district chief for security affairs, Koh Phangan Immigration Police, and Pol. Lt. Col. Duangthepparat Sitthirith, Immigration Police inspector, Surat Thani province, led a team of police officers to raid the villa after a tip-off by a concerned resident about a noisy party being held there with foreigners suspiciously entering and leaving day and night.
Upon reaching the villa gate the police team found it open with loud music blaring from within. Mr. Sean Shahar, 33, (name translated as written in Thai), was in front of the villa and upon seeing the officers acted suspiciously, attempting to dash inside. He was ordered to stop and a search found white power scattered on a table.
They also found two Israeli women within the villa, Ms. Michelle Sessions, 24, and Ms. Jennifer Liewchit, 23, along with 3.32 grammes of cocaine, 28.99 grammes of Ketamine, 0.86 grammes of MDMA (Ecstasy), and 29 e-cigarettes.
Upon being questioned all three implicated Mr. Rejev Rachmani, 48, an Israeli national, as their supplier, having purchased the drugs from him at 4,500 baht per gramme via WhatsApp. They intended to resell the drugs to Israeli tourists at parties on Koh Phangan.
Police then searched Rachmani’s residence on the island and found a lot more drugs including 33.36 grammes of cocaine, 16.07 grammes of Ketamine, 23 ecstasy pills packed in separate bags weighing 10.39 grammes, and 79,000 baht in cash.
The first three suspects were charged with “jointly possessing Category 1 and 2 narcotics with intent to sell, jointly possessing psychotropic substances with intent to sell, drug use, and possession of smuggled goods (e-cigarettes).” Rachmani was slapped with more seriously charges of “selling and possessing Category 1 narcotics (ecstasy, LSD stamps) and Category 2 narcotics (cocaine, Ketamine) for sale and drug use.” All four suspects were then taken to Koh Phangan police station for legal proceedings and deportation.
This multi-agency raid on an overnight party and arrest of the four suspects on drug charges led to the discovery of a never-before-seen packaging being used: plastic resealable bags with an image of a gun. This is linked to an Israeli network with the drugs specifically sold to Israeli tourists.
i24NEWS published February 14, 2026: Koh Phangan Station: The Israeli who ran an extensive drug ring in Thailand. And now for the person whom the Thai police define as the largest Israeli drug dealer caught in the country - 42-year-old Shai Alfasi was arrested on suspicion of running an extensive drug network in Copenhagen - the full details are in the article by the head of the criminal desk, Lee Ayesh.
Kejadian penangkapan seorang warga Israel bernama Shai Alfasi (42 tahun) oleh polisi Thailand.
Alfasi adalah pemilik restoran/bar bernama Lola di area Hat Hin Kong (Haad Hin Kong), Pulau Koh Phangan, Provinsi Surat Thani, Thailand. Ia ditangkap polisi karena menjalankan… pic.twitter.com/Hj48ZP7gXG— Fai Nomady (@FaiNomady) May 3, 2026
Ynet News, Israel local
written by Staff
February 14, 2026
An Israeli man described by Thai authorities as a major drug trafficker was arrested Friday on the island of Koh Phangan with narcotics worth more than 50 million baht, or $1.6 million, the Bangkok Post reported Saturday.
The suspect, identified as Shai Alfasi, 42, allegedly operated from a restaurant he owned on the popular tourist island. Thailand’s tourist police commander told the newspaper that Alfasi sold drugs through a WhatsApp Business account using a Hebrew name.
According to police, customers placed orders via the app, after which the drugs — concealed inside black socks — were left at prearranged locations. Photos of the drop-off points were sent to buyers. Payments were made in cash and hidden inside the same socks, investigators said.
Undercover officers posed as customers and arrested Alfasi when he arrived at a designated location on a motorcycle to collect the cash, the police commander said.
A search of his belongings and hidden compartments uncovered a range of illegal drugs, including cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, LSD, heroin, psychedelic mushrooms and heart-shaped ecstasy pills known locally as “Labubu.” The estimated street value of the seized drugs exceeded 50 million baht, police said.
Alfasi was identified as the owner of the restaurant “Lola” on Koh Phangan. Authorities said that during an enforcement operation launched Monday on the island, six suspects were arrested on drug trafficking charges, with Alfasi described as the most senior figure detained so far.
Last month, Koh Phangan police arrested four Israelis in their 20s staying at a villa on the island on suspicion of drug use. Officers raided the property following complaints of a loud party and suspicious behavior, and reported finding “Labubu,” cocaine and MDMA.
Earlier that month, Thailand’s tourist police raided a luxury villa on the island and arrested four Israelis suspected of operating a drug trafficking network targeting foreign tourists, primarily Israelis. Large quantities of drugs and cash were seized in that operation, authorities said.
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Immigration police have stepped up efforts to crack down on transnational drug networks in key tourist areas, with officers arresting an Israeli drug dealer and two Australian associates on Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province and seizing a large quantity of illegal drugs believed to be intended for sale to foreign tourists.
On March 8, Pol Maj Gen Chutharet Yingyongdamrongsakul, commander of Immigration Division 6, said the operation followed the earlier arrest of a Brazilian suspect, identified as Pedro, in a drug-related case on Koh Phangan on March 5.
Following that arrest, Pol Lt Gen Phanumas Boonyalak, commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, ordered officers to expand the investigation into foreign drug trafficking networks operating in tourist areas. Pol Col Naruet Phutthawiro, superintendent of Surat Thani Immigration, was assigned to lead a team of investigators to track down additional suspects linked to the network.
Investigators reviewed CCTV footage and gathered intelligence in the area, which indicated that at least three more foreign nationals were connected to a network distributing drugs to tourists on Koh Phangan.
Officers later located an Israeli national identified as OR in Coconut Lane, Koh Phangan subdistrict, Koh Phangan district, Surat Thani province, and escorted him to his accommodation for further inspection.
A search of the room uncovered a large quantity of illegal drugs, including cocaine weighing a total of 389.35 grams. Some of the drugs appeared as opaque white blocks. Authorities believe the substances had recently been smuggled into the country, possibly concealed inside the body to evade detection.
Officers also discovered several other types of drugs, including ecstasy in both powder and tablet form, ketamine and cannabis resin.
In addition, investigators found equipment used to divide and package drugs, which they believe was intended for preparing the substances for distribution among customers in the tourist area.
All the drugs and related equipment were seized, and the suspect was arrested on charges of illegally possessing and distributing narcotics. He was later handed over to investigators at Koh Phangan Police Station for legal proceedings.
During the operation, officers encountered two other foreign nationals inside the same accommodation who appeared suspicious. They were later identified as Kian and Mika, both Australian nationals.
Ch7HD News published March 13, 2026: Israeli national arrested for operating a cannabis extraction farm. Channel 7 News - Krabi Provincial Police, in collaboration with the Narcotics Suppression Bureau Region 8, raided an Israeli man's cannabis extract farm while his license was suspended, seizing assets worth over 3 million baht.
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Israeli man arrested in Krabi cannabis extract factory raid
written by Chattarin Siradakul
Israeli man arrested in Krabi cannabis extract factory raid
written by Chattarin Siradakul
March 15, 2026
Police in Krabi arrested an Israeli man yesterday, March 14, after raiding a facility suspected of illegally producing and selling cannabis extracts in what officials described as a factory-style operation.
The raid took place at a business in Sai Thai subdistrict, Mueang Krabi district, after investigators obtained a search warrant from Krabi Provincial Court.
Officers from multiple agencies joined the operation after receiving intelligence that cannabis extracts were being produced and distributed illegally.
The premises, operated under the name Cannazon Co., had reportedly been converted into a cannabis cultivation and processing site.
Inside the building, officers found several cannabis strains being grown along with an extraction room and modern production equipment capable of producing various cannabis extract products.
Officers seized more than 29 kilograms of cannabis extract along with numerous pieces of manufacturing equipment.
A 31 year old Israeli national identified as Moshe, who presented himself as the business owner, was detained at the scene and is facing charges under Thailand’s narcotics laws.
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The Times of Israel
written by Staff
June 2, 2026
Ten Israelis were recently deported from Thailand due to suspicions that they were operating illegal businesses in Koh Pha Ngan, The Bangkok Post reported Tuesday, amid a crackdown on foreign crime networks believed to pose a national security risk to the Southeast Asian country.
The deportations are the result of a Thai police investigation into dozens of nominee companies, which are owned by Israelis but ostensibly run by Thai operators, the report said.
As part of the investigation, The Bangkok Post said police identified 32 businesses involved in the nominee company scheme, including an unlicensed hotel that employed Thai nominees to conceal that it was owned by an Israeli national.
Another company involved was found to be in violation of Thai business regulations by allowing foreign shareholders to hold larger stakes than Thai partners, the report said.
In total, the damage caused by the businesses involved in the scheme is estimated to be over 200 million baht (around $6.1 million).
The investigation into the scheme is still ongoing, the report added.
A police source cited by the news outlet said that despite the ongoing investigations, “Israeli nationals had historically attracted less concern from Thai authorities because intelligence agencies did not view them as posing a direct security threat inside Thailand,” setting them apart from other suspects in the crackdown on foreign crime networks.
The Southeast Asian country is a massively popular destination for Israelis, especially the island of Ko Pha Ngan, which has become home to some 2,500 Israeli expats, according to The Bangkok Post, on top of the tens of thousands of Israeli tourists that visit the island each year.
Israeli tourists and expats in Thailand have been under increased scrutiny in recent months, however, due to a surge in disruptive behavior and culture clashes with locals.
In an attempt to rectify the situation, the Israeli embassy in Thailand put out a statement in February warning nationals that such behavior had “negatively impacted the image of Israeli tourists and may affect the warm reception Israelis receive in Thailand.”
The statement went on to provide detailed guidelines for appropriate behavior, including maintaining quiet in public spaces, respecting local customs, and dressing appropriately. “The Thai people respect and warmly welcome Israeli tourists. Let’s maintain this relationship,” the embassy had urged.
Among the more prominent cases involving Israeli tourists was an incident in January in which four Israelis were arrested and deported for alleged illicit drug possession in Ko Pha Ngan.
The four were arrested when police raided a luxury villa after a noise complaint and found them there along with cocaine and ecstasy pills.
The following month, Israeli national Shay Alfasi was arrested on suspicion of running a major drug-dealing operation out of his restaurant in Ko Pha Ngan. The Bangkok Post reported at the time that over 50 million baht (approximately $1.6 million) worth of drugs were seized in the operation.
Last month, a Thai Foreign Ministry official announced that the country would be tightening its rules for visas on arrival due to national security concerns, and was ending its 60-day visa-free stay agreed on with 93 countries, including Israel.
Thailand’s foreign minister had previously said there was a plan to reduce the duration from 60 to 30 days.
GREECE: 35yo Israeli Tourist Arrested For Causing Massive Wildfire On Crete Island Despite Warnings And A Fire Ban. He Was Released On Bail And Allowed To Return To Israel. 2 Firefighters Killed.
I added the map above highlighting Crete, Greece for reference.
HOLY FUCK !!!!
— Parody Jeff (@Parodyjeffx) August 25, 2026
The Israeli tourist arrested after sparking a huge wildfire in Crete WAS JUST RELEASED on €10,000 BAIL and is now on his way back to Israel already. @grok, can you confirm this? pic.twitter.com/2dyiY0gf1X
Yes, confirmed. A 35-year-old Israeli tourist was arrested around Aug 16 after a BBQ allegedly sparked a wildfire near Sellia, Crete on Aug 14 despite warnings and a ban. On Aug 18 he was released on €10,000 bail with monthly reporting to the Greek embassy in Tel Aviv.
— Grok (@grok) August 25, 2026
Forbes Breaking News published August 14, 2026: RAW VIDEO: Footage Shows Close-Up Look At Wildfires In Greece.
Asianet News English published July 31, 2026: Greece Fires Today: Massive Wildfires Destroy Homes in Crete. Greece is battling one of its most dangerous wildfire outbreaks of 2026 as fast-moving fires continue to rage across Crete and other regions. Strong winds, extreme heat, and dry conditions have forced hundreds of residents and tourists to evacuate, while three firefighters have tragically lost their lives battling the flames.
Emergency crews, firefighting aircraft, and helicopters remain on the front lines as authorities warn that the wildfire threat remains extremely high. Homes, olive groves, warehouses, and agricultural land have suffered extensive damage.
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TRT World News
written by Staff
Monday August 17, 2026
A 35-year-old Israeli national is due to appear before an investigating magistrate in Rethymno on Monday, after Greek authorities arrested him over a wildfire that tore through the Greek village of Sellia on the island of Crete.
According to Greek local media outlet Creta24, investigators from the Rethymno Arson Investigation Unit determined that the blaze started from a barbecue at a tourist rental property. The man now faces a charge of arson caused by negligence.
The fire broke out on Friday at 7:11 pm local time in the Sellia area, as strong winds swept the region. Firefighting crews mobilised quickly as the flames spread rapidly, alarming residents and forcing some to briefly leave their homes.
The blaze damaged olive groves and threatened properties across the village before it was brought under control, prompting a large-scale response from Greek fire services.
Following its investigation, the Arson Investigation Unit concluded that the use of a barbecue at the villa was behind the outbreak, according to Creta24. The suspect is expected to give his account of events to the investigating magistrate on Monday.
Olive groves, property damaged
Separately, the owner of the tourist villa where the fire started issued a public apology to residents of Sellia. He said he was deeply shaken by the damage to olive groves and property, and by the fear residents felt as their homes came under threat.
The owner said guests staying at the property had been warned, both verbally on arrival and in writing, not to use the barbecue during windy conditions. Despite this, he said, the fire still broke out, with serious consequences for the village.
He stressed that he did not wish to pre-empt the findings of the authorities or assign blame, noting that it was for the relevant services to establish the exact circumstances of the fire.
Residents forced to evacuate
The owner apologised to anyone who feared for their life, home, or property during the blaze, and expressed sorrow over every olive tree lost and every property damaged. He also acknowledged residents who were forced to temporarily evacuate their homes over fears for their safety and belongings.
He thanked the fire service, local authorities, volunteers, and residents who fought the flames, and pledged to stand by those affected as they seek to repair the damage and pursue compensation.
Wildfires are a recurring hazard across Greece during the summer months, often fuelled by strong winds, dry vegetation, and high temperatures. Authorities regularly issue warnings against open flames, including barbecues, during periods of elevated fire risk.
The case in Sellia is now before Rethymno's judicial authorities, with the suspect's formal testimony expected to shape the next steps in the investigation.
Wildfires have ravaged Greece this summer, killing at least eight people, scorching more than 300 square kilometres and forcing hundreds to flee their homes and resorts.
CANADA: Historic Saint-Simon Catholic Church In New Brunswick Built In 1910 Was Burned To The Ground. Authorities Arrested The Arsonist.
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68yr-old Gilles Mallet of New Brunswick burned down the largest wooden church left in New Brunswick. It was built in the 1910s.https://t.co/l1jxb19LBQ pic.twitter.com/cOzdfPiQGg
— Marc Mongrain (@Lukathor) August 27, 2026
Oh lookie, what do we have here? 🤔 (emphasis mine)
Gilles Mallet has been arrested on allegations of setting the century-old community church on New Brunswick's Acadian Peninsula ablaze.
— Canada Proud (@WeAreCanProud) August 27, 2026
It's one of the few cases of church arson in the past few years where an alleged arsonist has been arrested.
What should be the punishment for… pic.twitter.com/iXJpFnshe0
CTV News published August 25, 2026: A 68-year-old man has been charged with burning down a New Brunswick church.
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CBS News, Canada local
written by Katelin Belliveau
Tuesday August 25, 2026
A man from Saint-Simon has been charged with arson following a massive blaze Monday morning that destroyed the small village's church on the Acadian Peninsula.
Sixty-eight-year-old Gilles Mallet appeared in Bathurst provincial court Monday, according to RCMP.
Firefighters in Saint-Simon, which is part of the municipality of Caraquet, reached the scene of a large fire around 4 a.m. Monday morning. The community's church, believed to be the largest wooden church left in New Brunswick, was a total loss.
Following its investigation, the Office of the Fire Marshal concluded the fire had been intentionally set.
Mallet was identified as a person of interest "early in the investigation" on Monday and he was arrested the same day, according to a RCMP statement released Tuesday.
The building was unoccupied when it burned.
Caraquet fire Chief Luc Dugas said in an interview with Radio-Canada on Monday that a motion-detection device captured movement inside the church around 3:20 a.m., moments before a 911 call came into emergency responders.
Mallet was remanded into custody after his appearance. His bail hearing is set for Aug. 28.
RCMP is asking anyone who was in the area at the time of the fire to contact Caraquet RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
ARGENTINA: Thousands Protested Pres Milei Plan To Open Land To Foreign Buyers And Fire Management Bill That Would Lift Sale Restrictions After Fire. Israeli Tourists Caught Setting Fires In Patagonia.
🚨 BREAKING:
— GBC (@GBC_Press) August 31, 2026
🇺🇸 Dec. 9: Milei announces foreigners can buy and develop Argentine land after the fires.
🇺🇸 Jan. 9: Patagonia burns. Prosecutor confirms the fires were deliberate. Accelerants and military grenades were found at the site. pic.twitter.com/DWzu81DLfu
🚨🇦🇷🇮🇱BREAKING: Reports say Israeli tourists were detained after being caught starting fires in Los Glaciares National Park, a resource-rich forest in Argentina’s Patagonia.
— The Saviour (@TheSaviour) January 11, 2026
Argentine authorities later said they found M26 IM grenades used by the IDF scattered near Lake Epuyén in… pic.twitter.com/ZIXXv6Q5L1
Not the first time either pic.twitter.com/80fyYRmu4H
— TraderSZ (@trader1sz) January 11, 2026
DRM News published August 7, 2026: "The Homeland Is Not for Sale" Argentines Protest Milei's Land Reform Bill.
Thousands of Argentines rallied outside Congress as lawmakers debated President Javier Milei's controversial "Inviolability of Private Property" bill. Protesters, unions, and war veterans warned the legislation could open the door to foreign ownership of land and natural resources, while supporters argued it strengthens constitutional property rights. The heated debate has intensified political divisions across Argentina. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to our channel, DRM News.
Times Now World published August 1, 2026: ARGENTINA ERUPTS: ‘Not For Sale’, Thousands Protest Milei’s Plan to Open Lands to Foreign Buyers.
Thousands of protesters marched through Buenos Aires on Saturday opposing a government-backed bill they say could weaken restrictions on foreign ownership of rural land. Indigenous, environmental and social groups accused President Javier Milei’s administration of putting Argentina’s strategic territories, water resources and natural reserves at risk. Carrying Wiphala flags and banners reading “The land is not for sale,” demonstrators demanded lawmakers reject the proposed reforms, which remain under review in the Senate. Supporters of the protest warned the changes could allow greater access for foreign investors and multinational companies.
Al Jazeera English published August 6, 2026: Argentina protests erupt over Milei’s controversial property reform bill.
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets outside Argentina’s Congress in Buenos Aires to oppose a controversial property reform bill backed by President Javier Milei’s government. Police used water cannons, tear gas and rubber bullets as demonstrations against the legislation turned violent. The bill aims to strengthen private property rights, speed up evictions and make it easier to develop land affected by wildfires. A key provision that would have removed restrictions on foreign ownership of rural land was dropped after the government failed to secure enough political support. Indigenous groups say the proposed reforms threaten ancestral lands, cultural identity and environmental protections. The government argues the legislation is needed to attract foreign investment and provide greater legal certainty for landowners. Critics accuse Milei’s administration of putting Argentina’s land and natural resources at risk.
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TeleSur News, English translation
written by Staff
Friday August 7, 2026
Argentina’s Senate approved the government’s Private Property Inviolability bill early Friday after removing two of its most controversial provisions to secure enough votes, while protests outside Congress escalated into clashes that left people injured and detained.
The bill, backed by President Javier Milei’s government, passed after more than 10 hours of debate with 37 votes in favor and 33 against. To win approval, the ruling party, La Libertad Avanza, withdrew chapters that would have amended legislation governing rural land ownership and land affected by wildfires.
During negotiations, the government revised its proposal on rural land ownership several times. It initially sought to eliminate the current 15% cap on foreign ownership of rural land, later proposed raising the limit to 25%, and ultimately removed the entire section from the bill. Lawmakers also abandoned proposed changes to the Fire Management Law that would have eased the existing 30- and 60-year restrictions on the use of land affected by wildfires.
With those provisions removed, the legislation now focuses on three core areas. It introduces measures designed to accelerate eviction proceedings while providing housing solutions in cases involving minors, people with disabilities and older adults in vulnerable situations.
The bill also revises the legal requirements governing state expropriations of private property by establishing new conditions that must be met before real estate can be acquired through that process. In addition, it creates a Federal Council to modernize Argentina’s property registry through the full digitalization of real estate administrative procedures.
The legislation will now move to the lower house, where lawmakers are expected to debate the approved provisions, particularly those affecting the state’s authority to carry out future expropriations.
As senators debated the bill, thousands of people demonstrated in Buenos Aires and other parts of the country to oppose the proposal. Protests outside the National Congress, which began peacefully, later erupted into clashes as security forces used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators.
The security operation expanded from the area surrounding the legislative palace to Callao Avenue, Corrientes Avenue, Avenida de Mayo and Plaza de Mayo, leaving several people injured and detained.
The Senate vote marks another contentious episode in the Milei administration’s legislative agenda, which has been marked by repeated negotiations and concessions as it seeks to advance its reform program. Social organizations and government critics argue that proposals to ease restrictions on foreign ownership of rural land have not been abandoned entirely and could return in future legislative sessions.
ISRAEL: One Of Israel’s Most Dangerous Mob Bosses Shot Dead By Assassin At Point-Blank Range Near Caesarea. Israeli Police And Elite Counter-Terrorism Forces Tracked Down And Arrested 3 Suspects.
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🇮🇱 Israeli organized crime figure Yanis Yushayev was shot dead Sunday outside a restaurant at a gas station near Caesarea.
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) August 24, 2026
Police reportedly believe he operated with brothers Eli and Matan Arbivin as part of a criminal network active across several Israeli regions.
Yushayev…
Underworld Code and Concrete Kingdoms published April 4, 2026: The Most Ruthless Israeli Mob Bosses Interpol Cannot Stop.
GREAT DOCUMENTARY! Must watch. I certainly learned a lot from it. (emphasis mine)
They were trained by one of the most elite military forces on Earth. They served in combat units, learned to build detonators, handle explosives, and conduct surveillance operations at the highest level. Then they turned every skill they learned against the country that trained them.
This is the story of 6 Israeli mob bosses who built criminal empires stretching across 4 continents — from Tel Aviv to Los Angeles, from Antwerp to Mexico City. They controlled an estimated 75% of the American ecstasy market, laundered tens of millions through shell companies in Europe and the United States, and waged wars on civilian streets using military-grade weapons. 1 of them survived 7 assassination attempts. 2 brothers ordered a bombing that killed 3 people in downtown Tel Aviv. Another escaped prison and forged an alliance with a Mexican cartel. And 1 was gunned down inside a shopping mall by a contract killer paid just $1,300.
Their stories span decades of violence, betrayal, extradition battles, and international manhunts involving Interpol, the DEA, and Israel's largest criminal investigation in history. Some are now behind bars serving multiple life sentences. Others walk free. And the forces that created them remain very much alive.
This video is a researched documentary based on court records, government press releases, investigative journalism, and verified reporting from credible international sources. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The content does not glorify or promote criminal activity in any form.
TrappUniversity published December 1, 2025: The Israeli Mafia. The mafia in Israel is complicated. It's not just a big Jewish Mafia, there are many gangs and mob organizations that commit crime.
Omg, I had no idea an LAPD officer was arrested in connection to plotting to kidnap a 17yo crypto operator in Koreatown was an Israeli mobster. He with 5 others went to the luxury high-rise dressed as LA police officers driving in a Urus and a Range Rover. This video highlights many other Israeli mafia crimes here across America that I never heard about and other countries. Israeli mafia crime families get government contracts too! WOW. Individuals from Israeli mafia organizations even work in Israeli government. One women who is part of an Israeli crime family was elected to the Knesset which is like US congress or UK parliament. Since Israel gives elected officials immunity, she used her parliamentary immunity to prevent her father's house from being raided by police. (emphasis mine)
Michael Franzese published October 3, 2025: How Jewish Mafia Influenced American Organized Crime.
I’m exploring how the Jewish Mafia fundamentally shaped American organized crime through their deadly partnership with Italian families. From Murd*r Incorporated’s 1,000+ contract killings to Meyer Lansky’s alliance with Lucky Luciano, Jewish criminals became the secret army and enforcement arm of Cosa Nostra. Figures like Bugsy Siegel, Dutch Schultz, and Arnold Rothstein didn’t just operate alongside Italian mobsters - they became their most trusted hitmen and business partners. Mur*er Inc wasn’t just a Jewish operation; it was the enforcement unit for the entire National Crime Syndicate. This reveals how Jewish organized crime evolved from Prohibition bootlegging into America’s most feared contract k*lling operation, serving as muscle for Italian families who needed plausible deniability. The partnership made Jewish mobsters indispensable to Cosa Nostra operations nationwide.
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YNET News, Israel local
written by Yair Kraus and Liran Tamari
Wednesday August 26, 2026
The main suspect in the killing of reputed organized crime boss Yanis Yushvaev has spent nearly four decades cycling through the criminal justice system, accumulating 38 convictions for offenses ranging from violence and weapons violations to drugs, burglary and livestock theft, according to court records.
The suspect, a career criminal whose name is barred from publication under a court order, remained silent during questioning after his arrest Tuesday and was ordered held for an additional nine days at a court hearing Wednesday. Police have imposed a sweeping gag order on details of the investigation.
His attorney, Yaron Shomron, said the man denies any involvement in the killing and maintains that he had never met Yushvaev.
“As much as I can say, the suspect, my client, denies any involvement in the incident itself,” Shomron said after the hearing. “He did not know the deceased and there was no previous dispute.”
Shomron said he could not address additional details because of the gag order. He also criticized the circumstances of his client’s arrest, describing footage showing the suspect with a cloth covering his eyes as “very unusual.”
The arrest marked the first major publicly disclosed breakthrough in the investigation into Yushvaev’s killing, which triggered a two-day manhunt involving roadblocks, extensive searches and a police helicopter.
38 convictions spanning nearly four decades
The suspect is well known to law enforcement, with a criminal history dating to his adolescence and continuing throughout his adult life.
He has accumulated 38 convictions and served repeated prison sentences. His record includes property offenses and burglaries, drug crimes, threats and violence, weapons and knife offenses, obstruction of justice and violations of court orders.
Over the years, he was sentenced to both prison terms and suspended sentences, some of which were later activated after he committed further offenses.
As recently as April, he was arrested on suspicion of throwing a fragmentation grenade at a home in Beit She’an, a city in northeastern Israel.
One pattern stands out in his lengthy criminal history: repeated offenses involving agricultural theft, particularly horses and livestock.
He has been convicted in several cases involving the theft of cattle, sheep and other animals, sometimes after entering agricultural property and operating with accomplices. Those offenses also resulted in prison terms.
A recent criminal case followed the same pattern. Prosecutors accused him and another man of breaking into a stable at Kibbutz Moran in northern Israel, cutting through a fence and stealing a mare valued at about 15,000 shekels. According to the indictment, the two led the horse through the opening they had cut in the fence and fled with it toward agricultural land.
Elite police unit sent in over fears he was armed
Police arrested the suspect Tuesday in a storage room inside an apartment building in Hadera, a coastal city north of Tel Aviv.
Investigators had received intelligence pointing to his location about 24 hours earlier. The suspect, described as an older man, did not resist arrest, and officers found a utility knife in his possession.
Police had intelligence indicating that he might also have been carrying a handgun. Because commanders feared ordinary officers could come under fire while attempting the arrest, the operation was assigned to Yamam, the police's elite national counterterrorism unit.
Yamam officers prepared for a forced entry before reaching the building and surprising the suspect, taking him into custody without a confrontation. He was then transferred to the Coastal District’s Central Unit, which investigates serious and organized crime, for questioning.
Shomron said his client was stunned by the scale of the operation.
“My client denies any connection to the murder, has never met the deceased and does not know him, and there was no dispute between them,” Shomron said. “He is certain he will be released in the coming days.”
“He is in shock over the arrest,” the lawyer added. “Yamam forces stormed him as though he were a dangerous terrorist about to carry out an attack.”
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The Jewish Chronicle
written by Lucy Pollock
Tuesday August 25, 2026
An Israeli mafia boss was shot dead at point-blank range on Sunday, as the country continues to grapple with a surge in organised criminal activity.
Yanis Yushvaev, believed by police to be head of a criminal group associated with Israel’s Jewish Caucasus community, was murdered as he left a petrol station in the northern city of Caesarea.
CCTV footage from the scene, which the JC has deemed too graphic to publish, appeared to show the gunman walking up a flight of stairs to a door as two unidentified men came out of it and walked past him.
Yushvaev then exited through the door and walked down the stairs as the gunman waited for the two men to pass him before turning to shoot Yushvaev in the back of the head.
The mafia boss then fell down the stairs, and the gunman fled the scene.
Magen David Adom medics reported that when they arrived on the scene, Yushvaev had no pulse, was not breathing, and had suffered severe injuries. He was later pronounced dead on arrival at a nearby hospital. Police have launched an effort to find and arrest his killer.
Yushvaev was a married father of three, a resident of Or Akiva, and was considered one of Israel’s most dangerous criminals.
His death comes as Israel struggles with a growing organised crime crisis, particularly among the Arab-Israeli community, with a record homicide rate in the first part of the year.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has responsibility for policing, has denied accusations that he has treated the crisis as an internal Arab problem after critics claimed that he had failed to allocate sufficient resources to tackling the issue.
Yushvaev was arrested several times in connection with his alleged involvement in shootings, grenade attacks and vehicle arson attacks, but was never convicted of any offence.
His most recent arrest came in February at Ben Gurion International Airport, where he was detained following his return from Moscow after police received intelligence that he intended to harm criminal rivals.
This shooting follows growing concern that Israel’s underworld wars have begun to spill into everyday public spaces.
Recent attacks on Japanika, a sushi chain that has been targeted with grenades, gunfire, and attempted arson, have been linked by police to an escalating feud between rival crime families. Thirteen attacks were reported on the chain, owned by Beitar Jerusalem FC boss by Barak Abramov, in the space of several days.
In response to the attacks, the US embassy in Jerusalem issued a security warning to Americans in Israel about the threat posed by organised crime attacks in Tel Aviv, Jaffa and Herzliya.
Prime Minister Netanyahu declared an “all-out war” against organised crime.
In an address to the Knesset in January, Netanyahu said he had called in the Shin Bet to tackle the issue, tasking them with strengthening intelligence and operational technology. Israel’s military was tasked with the combatting of weapons smuggling.
Despite this, the former head of Interpol in Israel, Asher Ben Artzi, told The Telegraph: “The state and the police have no power any more, no influence. They can’t fight organised crime... Yushvaev and his kind are real criminals and are smarter than the police.
“They’re richer than the police, they have better equipment than the police, better intelligence technology, so they can live without any worries.”
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