Northern Israel tax crackdown: Authorities seize 12 vehicles and uncover illegal weapons, including a Carlo-type automatic weapon and ammunition.
Jerusalem, 19 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — In a crackdown on tax-evaders in northern Israel, authorities seized 12 vehicles and uncovered illegal weapons overnight, the tax authority and Israel Police said.
Raids took place in the areas of Nazareth, Illut, and Yafia.
During the operation, police recovered a Carlo-type automatic weapon and packaged ammunition after a suspicious object was thrown from a suspect’s home.
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