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| PA police: 70 fugitives arrested in Hebron area |
| 2009-11-07 |
| [Ma'an] Palestinian Authority security forces detained 70 locals wanted for violent crimes, including murder, and other theft-related allegations, an official said on Friday. Hebron security campaign officer Hayel Abu Kosh and police chief Ramadan Awad announced the arrests, which took place as part of a major sting operation in Hebron city and the nearby Yatta and As-Samou villages. In a joint statement, the officials said all of the detainees, who were not immediately identified, were wanted on accusation of murder, assault, theft and illegal vehicle registration. Police had been investigating one suspect, an alleged murderer, for six years, the official said, without elaborating on the nature of his alleged involvement, nor the the identities of the suspect or victim. Praising recent police efforts "to maintain security in the region and catch fugitives," Hayel said the campaign was already working to lower crime rates in the southern West Bank city. |
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