A major forgery operation being run by a Palestinian gang in the West Bank was uncovered on Tuesday, with Israel Police and IDF troops arresting five suspects and seizing a large number of forged documents.
The suspects used advanced technological equipment to forge official paperwork and forms of ID, such as driver’s licenses, checks, and state documents.
The forged cards and documents were then sold to anyone interested, resulting in Palestinians allegedly using the supplies to illegally enter Israel.
Some of those who entered had previously been barred from the country for security reasons.
Forged ID cards hidden in walls, mattresses, and under rocks
When searching the suspect’s home, forces located and seized items that had been hidden inside walls, beneath rocks, or inside mattresses.
Police found forged identity cards, Rav-Kav public transportation cards, credit cards, checks, driver’s licenses, court protocols, and additional materials.
Forces also confiscated production equipment, mobile phones and laptops, airsoft pistols, large sums of cash, and a luxury vehicle belonging to the main suspect.
The police confirmed the investigation is still ongoing.