Two residents of villages in the Galilee arrested on suspicion of involvement in the gang rape of a 16-year-old girl • According to the suspicion, she was taken by car to one of the villages near Karmiel • Their detention was extended • The complaint was filed with the police a few days ago • A special investigation team was set up
Shocking gang rape suspected in the north (archive)
The Israel Police arrested two suspects, residents of villages in the Galilee, in connection with the gang rape of a 16-year-old minor in the Galilee.
Following a complaint filed with the police a few days ago about suspected rape and sexual offenses against a 16-year-old minor, a special investigation team was set up at the Carmiel police station.
The investigative team consists of male and female investigators, with the aim of getting to the truth as quickly as possible while preserving the victim.
Preliminary specifications about the incident It became clear to investigators that the minor was taken from her home by a suspect in his vehicle to the village area near Karmiel where she was raped for hours by several suspects.
According to police, "During complex, operative and rapid investigative actions, using advanced technological means, the investigators were able within a few days to identify the two suspects involved in the gang rape."
The suspects were arrested and taken for questioning by the Carmiel police.
They were brought to court for hearings on extending their detention, which was extended until March 10 and March 11.
