(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Four members of a band of Torah thieves were arrested by the authorities in Slonim.
The police was informed of the activities of the band, which engaged in invading synagogues, stealing the Torahs and selling them. The four arrested were responsible for the theft of three Torah Scrolls in Melodeczno.
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