Explosives? 3 business owners in Beitar Illit received a surprise visit - and were summoned for questioning

March 7, 2022   

Purim is coming: Three business owners in the ultra-Orthodox city of Beitar Illit, who were caught in a joint operation by the police and the Ministry of Economy, while their stores were illegally offering explosives and dangerous toys for sale, have been summoned for questioning. Suffering from a medical problem? Maybe you deserve to receive 6,400 NIS each month The Israel Police are currently increasing enforcement against the possession and use of various dangerous toys, also in preparation for the upcoming Purim holiday. Today (Monday), police officers, in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, conducted surprise visits to businesses throughout Gush Etzion and Beitar Illit. During the inspections, three businesses were caught possessing and selling explosives and dangerous toys. The police officers and inspectors seized the items and the business owners were summoned for questioning. "The Israel Police calls on the public to refrain from using dangerous toys and will continue enforcement activities against the sale and use of dangerous toys, in order to prevent their distribution and their reaching the hands of teenagers who may be harmed," the police statement said. [Gallery]