Border Police arrested a 36-year-old Palestinian resident of Kalandiya on Sunday night after discovering him and several other people digging a tunnel near the border fence between Israel and the West Bank.
Observers from the Border Police patrol unit initially noticed the group digging a tunnel near the fence and alerted officers in the field, who then went to the scene.
As security forces approached, the suspects fled the scene, triggering a foot chase during which shots were fired into the air. The only suspect detained was the 36-year-old Kalandiya resident, who was within Israel's borders without a valid permit.
Digging equipment found at the mouth of the tunnel, investigation ongoing
The suspect led Border Police officers to the site of the tunnel, and when questioned, explained that the goal was to bypass standard border crossings and gain entry to the State of Israel. The officers also found various pieces of equipment used to dig the tunnel at the scene.
Police said the matter is expected to undergo further investigation.