Police opened an undercover investigation several days ago after receiving a report of suspected blackmail and threats against a business owner in Haifa and his employees.
According to the suspicion, as part of the threats, the suspect asked to collect sponsorship fees on a regular basis from the business owner under the pretext of a financial debt, and also threatened his employees that they were not allowed to come to work or they would "get fired." .
As the investigation progressed, police forces and detectives ambushed the suspect, a 32-year-old resident of Ibtin, while he was driving, blocked his vehicle, and made an arrest. .
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In accordance with the needs of the investigation and its findings, the police will today request an extension of his detention in court.
