Israeli organized crime

Weapons, millions of shekels in drugs seized by police in major blow to Abu Latif syndicate

Alongside the weapons, explosive bricks, a standard IDF explosive device, and dozens of remote triggering systems for explosives were located.

A weapon is found, being examined by police.
Car catches fire in Jerusalem, October 6, 2026.

Suspected criminal assassination attempt leaves two wounded after car explosion, fire in Jerusalem

Yanis Yushayev

Killing of mafia head Yushayev leaves Hadera vulnerable to further organized criminal violence

Yanis Yushayev

Police claim to solve murder of Yanis Yushayev, prosecutor's declaration filed against Hazon man


Israel charges 10 inmates accused of running gambling empire from prison

Prosecutors allege that over the course of nearly four years, the group operated a structured criminal enterprise involved in illegal gambling, debt collection through threats, and exploitation.

View of the Shita prison, located next to Gilboa,and intended for 800 primarily security convicts. February 28, 2013.

Japanika saga: Police arrest 28-year-old suspected of attempted arson on sushi chain's Haifa branch

Most recently, the investigation into the attacks on Japanika has expanded internationally, with the FBI and Romanian police now involved, N12 reported on Friday.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Japanika probe goes international as FBI, Romanian police join investigation

Police announced on Tuesday that the Tel Aviv District Police Central Unit had arrested Yossi Musli on suspicion of involvement in shootings and grenade attacks targeting Japanika locations.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

WATCH: Israel Police arrest crime organization boss Yossi Musli after Japanika grenade attacks

The arrest was carried out as part of the investigation into the wave of grenade attacks, arson, and shootings that has hit central and northern Israel in recent days.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Codename 'Nomad': First Bedouin undercover agent cracks major Israeli organized crime network

During his time undercover, the Nomad was party to dozens of arms deals and drug deals, purchasing four illegal M-16 rifles, dozens of handguns, and about 500 grams of cocaine.

Israeli security forces conduct raids in the overt phase of Operation "Nomad," July 13, 2026.

Israel allocates over NIS 500 million for Shin Bet to combat crime in Arab sector

The budget will be funded from the 550 Plan budget, which was led by the previous government and is currently under the authority of Minister May Golan.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends Israel Hayom conference in Jerusalem, July 5, 2026.

Organized crime costs Israel's economy around NIS 8,000 per household, data shows

The findings indicate that one of the central factors in the rise in the cost of living in Israel is widespread criminal activity across the agriculture, construction, and housing industries.

Chief of Police Daniel Levi at the scene of a shooting incident in Ramla, central Israel, May 11, 2026.

New study links organized crime and weak governance to rising cost of living in Israel

The report estimates that organized crime and extortion cost Israel's economy NIS 23 billion annually, adding roughly NIS 8,000 a year to the average household's expenses.

Zilberman, "Restoring governance is not only a security mission; it is the single most important economic step Israel can take to lower prices and return billions of shekels to its citizens."

Haifa drug lab busted as police crack down on networks flooding the market with illegal substances

During the operation, officers located an apartment suspected of being used for drug cultivation. A search of the premises led to the seizure of cannabis with a total weight of about seven kilograms.

(FILE PHOTO) Israel Police at an Ashdod crime scene, June 21, 2026.

Fatal shooting near Acre follows reported threats around major crime case

Media reports said the victim was the father of a state witness in a major organized crime case, though authorities have not confirmed the alleged connection.

Illustrative: Police car at night