The police stated that the operation had come after weeks of investigations, and that the two suspects were thought to have been involved both in growing the drugs and in dealing them.
Olga and Ruslan Prikhodko, a couple from Rishon Lezion in their 40s, were identified as the two people found dead Friday in a vehicle near Moshav Mishmar Ayalon in central Israel.
In one case, Jerusalem resident Israel Grossman hit security personnel with his ATV while attempting to flee the scene of a violent incident.
Data revealed that more than 700 complaints filed ended in nothing more than a disciplinary hearing, while 42 indictments were filed against offenders, and 21 others faced disciplinary trials.
According to police sources, the drone is capable of vertical takeoff and landing, can fly for tens of kilometers over several hours, and is equipped with day and night surveillance capabilities.
In a separate incident on Thursday, police investigated a shooting in Ramle that killed one person and seriously injured another.
Security footage reportedly showed the suspect fleeing as police launched a manhunt and opened an investigation.
At the Hatzalah organization’s recognition evening, Ben-Shimon described how everything happened in seconds, immediately after returning from the shelter following a siren.
The investigation into the smuggling began after customs officials were alerted to two containers at the port whose customs declarations appeared to be false, claiming they contained household goods.
Ilana's lawyer, Tal Ben-Even, noted that last year the police had established a committee to assess whether to reopen Tair's case. "This is an unusual thing," Ben-Even stated.
"So far, we have not been given any information," the family stated. "It is appropriate that we receive the updates directly from the officers in charge. Haymanut must return home now."
