Olga and Ruslan Prikhodko, a couple from Rishon Lezion in their 40s, were identified as the two people found dead Friday in a vehicle near Moshav Mishmar Ayalon in central Israel.
In a separate incident on Thursday, police investigated a shooting in Ramle that killed one person and seriously injured another.
Security footage reportedly showed the suspect fleeing as police launched a manhunt and opened an investigation.
At the Hatzalah organization’s recognition evening, Ben-Shimon described how everything happened in seconds, immediately after returning from the shelter following a siren.
The investigation into the smuggling began after customs officials were alerted to two containers at the port whose customs declarations appeared to be false, claiming they contained household goods.
Ilana's lawyer, Tal Ben-Even, noted that last year the police had established a committee to assess whether to reopen Tair's case. "This is an unusual thing," Ben-Even stated.
"So far, we have not been given any information," the family stated. "It is appropriate that we receive the updates directly from the officers in charge. Haymanut must return home now."
All four suspects were arrested at the scene and were being transferred for questioning at the Hadera police station.
The case centered on the collection of protection money from factory owners in the Rama area.
Police Commissioner Danny Levi said the shooting “crossed a red line,” calling it a direct attack on elected officials and the rule of law.
IDF soldiers operating in the area returned the civilians from Syrian to Israeli territory, before transferring them to the Israel Police.
