Arrest

When one is suspected of having committed a crime, law enforcement takes them into custody by arresting them.

The exact process varies between countries, but it typically sees police officers place a suspect in handcuffs and taking them either to be detained or interrogated.

An arrest is also often marked on a permanent legal record, though there are legal processes through which this can be expunged.

Tel Aviv resident arrested after allegedly stabbing his mother in her home, police say

A 24-year-old Tel Aviv resident was arrested after allegedly stabbing his mother in her home in central Tel Aviv.

Police car at night
A member of Iranian militia forces (Basij) gestures during an anti-Israeli march in Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2025; illustrative.

Iran expands crackdown on civilians, top officials 'change safe houses every night'

 An El Al plane in Ben-Gurion Airport.

Name of former Ben-Gurion Airport employee cleared for publication in sexual assault case

 An illustrative image of a person holding up handcuffed wrists as police car lights flash behind them.

Man arrested for urinating on Toronto synagogue while yelling antisemitic slurs


Man arrested for threatening, spitting on female soldier in Jerusalem

The soldier tried to escape into a nearby business, but the suspect chased after her and threatened her, saying, “I will kill you tomorrow.”

 Footage of IDF soldier spit and threatened by Jerusalem man.

'No reasonable explanation': Tel Aviv man indicted over spying for Iran

This whole time, Beilin “was aware that he was carrying out orders from an enemy agent against the State of Israel, all for pay,” reads the indictment. 

 An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.

Tunisia hands lengthy prison terms to top politicians and former security officials

A total of 21 were charged in the case, with 10 already in custody and 11 having fled the country.

 Tunisia's President Kais Saied attends his swearing-in ceremony for his second term at the parliament in Tunis, Tunisia October 21, 2024.

24 Iranian Jews remain in prison as government launches internal crackdown, sources say

Iranian officials have been hunting alleged collaborators with Israel following the recent attacks on Iran and the US’ bombing of the country’s most fortified nuclear facility.  

Traffic moves past a large banner depicting Iranian commanders and scientists killed in Israeli strikes during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, at Tajrish Square in the capital Tehran, June 30, 2025.

Mayor calls for release of New Jersey synagogue custodian detained by ICE

Glen Rock Mayor Kristine Morieko condemned Aquino's detention, asserting it was “in direct violation of due process and without cause.”

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents look over lists of names and their hearing times and locations inside the Federal Plaza courthouse before making arrests on June 27, 2025 in New York.

Israeli security forces attacked, vehicles vandalized by Israeli civilians in West Bank

One civilian was wounded and evacuated for medical treatment by the end of the incident.

 Israeli security forces guard as Jews tour in the West Bank city of Hebron, June 28, 2025

Iran carrying out major crackdown in wake of ceasefire, arresting Israel 'collaborators'

Iranian intelligence services have arrested 26 individuals accused of collaborating with Israel during the recent 12-day war between the two countries.

Iranian newspapers are seen following the Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Syrian security forces detain cousin of toppled leader Assad

Syria’s new security forces have been pursuing members of the former administration - mainly those involved in the feared security branches accused of rights abuses.

PEOPLE HOLD a Syrian opposition flag as they celebrate the ouster of Bashar Assad in Damascus.

Cypriot police, Israeli security forces arrest man with IRGC-ties on suspicion of terror plot

Cyprus lies very close to the Middle East and has in recent days been used as a transit point for people either leaving or going to the region amid a conflict between regional foes Israel and Iran.

 A flag of Cyprus flies on a vessel of the Port and Marine Police in Ayia Napa Marina, Cyprus December 6, 2023.

Anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles: What is behind the clashes, arrests in LA? - explainer

What was the trigger behind the anti-ICE Los Angeles riots? How have law enforcement officers cracked down? And how have lawmakers and government officials responded? 

 A police officer uses stun grenades as they approach the protesters gathered around the Los Angeles Federal Building following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in downtown Los Angeles, California, US, June 6, 2025.

London's Met Police arrest five pro-Palestinian protesters targeting Gal Gadot

During Gal Godot's filming of 'The Runner,' the police arrested five pro-Palestinian protestors for targeting the filming of Godot's new film.

Gal Gadot attends the 82nd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. January 5, 2025.