Israel Police Foil Stolen Container Theft on Highway 6

Israel Police's Etgar Unit intercepted a truck on Highway 6 after a Rahat resident allegedly stole a shipping container full of office equipment from Ofakim, police reported. Officers said the suspect was attempting to transport the stolen container toward Judea and Samaria when he was stopped. Investigators also discovered the truck was using a duplicated license plate to evade detection. The suspect was arrested at the scene, and the investigation continues out of the Ofakim police station. Police did not release further details on potential accomplices or the value of the stolen goods. The incident highlights ongoing efforts by Israeli law enforcement to crack down on cross-border theft and smuggling operations in the region.