Mon Sep 09 14:54:01 UTC 2024: ## Israeli Police Bust Extortion Ring, Arrest Nine in Haifa and Umm al-Fahm
**Haifa, Israel** – Israeli police conducted a series of raids on Monday in Haifa and Umm al-Fahm, arresting nine individuals suspected of involvement in an extortion ring. The suspects are accused of using threats and even throwing a grenade at the home of a Haifa businessman, according to Israeli media reports.
The arrests stemmed from an investigation launched last month into a case of extortion targeting a local businessman. Police apprehended several suspects then, who have since been held in custody.
The latest raids represent a significant development in the ongoing investigation, highlighting the police’s commitment to combating organized crime and extortion in the region.
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