Chase and arrest at noon: During an activity by the National Motorcycle Patrol on Highway 6, against traffic violations, the patrols at the MMLZ measured a vehicle traveling at an excessive speed of 186 km/h.
The patrolman signaled the driver to stop. In response, the driver began to flee - and a chase ensued.
After many minutes of pursuit, the driver and four passengers who were with him got out of the vehicle and began fleeing on foot towards an open area.
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The ranger continued to chase them on foot, fired shots in the air and stopped the driver.
In cooperation with Border Guard soldiers, 3 of the passengers in the vehicle were arrested and upon inspection it was discovered that they were illegal residents of Miata.
The suspects were taken for questioning at the Eyrat station, after which the IDF officers were transferred to the Meitar crossing.
The driver, 23 years old from Arar, was imprisoned at the end of his interrogation and today a hearing will be held in court to extend his detention.
The vehicle was seized.
