What will happen to the arrested suspects?

The arrested suspects will be brought for a hearing in court later today at the request of the police. The police will seek to extend their detention in accordance with the needs of the investigation.

Dozens of suspects were arrested this morning in the south in a large-scale operation led by the Lahish District Police and National Guard Border Police fighters on suspicion of involvement in extortion offenses

Q: What was the nature of the operation that led to the arrests?

Dozens of suspects were arrested this morning in a large-scale operation led by the Lahish District Police and National Guard Border Police fighters. The operation was conducted on suspicion of involvement in extortion offenses.

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Later today, they will be brought for a hearing in court at the request of the police to extend their detention, in accordance with the needs of the investigation.

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