Thu 17 November 2022:
An Israeli fugitive who was dubbed the country’s “most wanted gang leader” was apprehended in Bryanston, Johannesburg, as a result of an operation by the South African Police Service and Interpol.
It’s reported the man’s modus operandi was to place explosive devices under the vehicles of his targets.
Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said a multi-disciplinary team pounced on a property in Bryanston early on Thursday morning where he was hiding along with six other suspects.
PHOTO: SAPS
WATCH: Most wanted Israel gang leader has been arrested in Brynston following a raid by a multi-disciplinary team led by Interpol SA @SAPoliceService @TimesLIVE pic.twitter.com/EcCEh92R43
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Police also seized suspected stolen motorcycles pic.twitter.com/9SpSPoTKxP
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According to police spokesman Colonel Athlenda Mathe, the 46-year-old man is believed to be connected with the Abergil Organization, an Israeli criminal organization that has been related to narcotics trafficking, extortion, and other illegal acts.
“He has been on Interpol’s Red Notice since 2015 and is wanted in Israel for conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder.”
In an early-morning raid on Thursday, the man and seven other people were detained at a home in Bryanston.
Five assault rifles, seven pistols, about $40 000 (R691 000), and three suspected stolen motorcycles were all seized by police.
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