An undercover operation by Israel Police led to the dismantling of an illegal paid transportation network operating in eastern Jerusalem, with five suspects taken in for questioning.

The investigation, conducted by detectives from the Jerusalem District Traffic Division, focused on the Shuafat Crossing area, where authorities said private drivers had been illegally transporting passengers for payment without the licenses or permits required by law.

As part of the operation, an undercover police officer posed as a passenger seeking a ride and secretly documented drivers accepting cash fares. Investigators said the evidence confirmed the suspects were operating unauthorized transportation services, leaving passengers without the insurance coverage required for licensed commercial transportation.

Once the covert phase concluded, police moved in and detained five drivers, all residents of eastern Jerusalem, for questioning.

Police said they will continue targeting illegal transportation operations, warning that beyond violating the law, unlicensed paid transportation can place passengers at significant risk due to the lack of proper insurance coverage.

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