Modi'in: Riot Erupts During Military Police Operation to Arrest Deserter
Police forces in Modi'in responded to a public disturbance during a Military Police operation to arrest an IDF deserter, deploying reinforcements to restore order.
Police officers from the Modi'in station responded overnight Tuesday to a public disturbance in the city. According to police statements, the incident began during an operational activity by the Military Police, who arrived to arrest an IDF deserter.
The operation drew a crowd that quickly escalated into a violent disturbance. Large police forces were deployed to safely extract the Military Police personnel and restore public order, working to disperse the crowd and protect security forces.
Police emphasized that the operation to arrest deserters is part of routine law enforcement. Authorities confirmed that any attempts to obstruct military and police personnel will be met with immediate intervention.
