Twenty-nine micromobility vehicles were confiscated, five vehicles were taken off the road and 36 citations were issued during an enforcement operation in Jaffa. Two suspects were arrested in separate incidents and taken for questioning at Jaffa station.
Police said the activity was carried out last night as part of a governance operation that began in Jaffa on September 28. The operation included Jaffa police, Tel Aviv special patrol officers and the Tel Aviv District animal unit.
Checkpoint on HaBesht Street
At a police checkpoint on HaBesht Street, officers noticed a suspect who accelerated when he spotted them. After he was stopped, he allegedly presented an Israeli identity card belonging to another person.
Police said an identity check showed that he was a 23-year-old Hebron resident who was in Israel without a lawful entry permit. He was arrested and taken for questioning at Jaffa station.
Scooter rider arrested
In a separate incident, officers noticed a scooter rider who allegedly rode dangerously, crossed red lights, endangered road users and ignored police instructions. The suspect, a 24-year-old Jaffa resident, was arrested and taken for questioning.
During the operation, police issued 36 citations for dangerous traffic violations, confiscated 29 micromobility vehicles and took five vehicles off the road.
