Israel Police arrest murder suspect in Cyprus after year long operation
According to Israel Police, the suspect murdered Peretz in March 2024 and shot and injured another man and woman in Ashdod.
A suspect was arrested in Cyprus in connection with the murder of Almog Peretz from Ashdod as part of a year-long operation, headed by the Lachish Central Unit, Israel Police announced in a statement on Wednesday.
According to police, the suspect murdered Peretz in March 2024 and shot and injured another man and woman in Ashdod.
Catching the suspect
Throughout the past year, detectives and investigators carried out operations to locate the suspect, a 36-year-old Israeli resident who fled the country.
“Since Purim 2024, when the horrific murder of Almog Peretz was committed, the Lachish Central Unit of the Southern District has worked relentlessly,” Chief Superintendent Roee Waldman, Commander of the Lachish District, said in a statement.
An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs. (credit: INGIMAGE)
“Through professional and high-quality evidence gathering, they conducted a cross-border manhunt lasting about a year and four months. Today, we achieved the long-awaited result – the murder suspect was arrested in Cyprus.”
“We are sending a clear and unequivocal message – the long arm of the Israel Police will reach anyone, anywhere, and at any time, who commits such a vile crime,” Waldman said.