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ETHLEHEM (Ma'an) -- Palestinian Authority police arrested over 60 people in raids across the West Bank early Friday, a spokesperson said.

Luay Irziqat, PA police spokesperson, told Ma'an that a joint force of national security officers, police, and judicial police detained 19 wanted criminals in the Bethlehem-area villages of Beit Fajjar and Um Salamona, while 20 men were detained in Beit Sahour.

All arrests took place in Area C, under full Israeli security and administrative control. The suspects had been issued arrest warrants and were hiding from PA police.

In Ramallah, police detained 20 wanted criminals, including a major drug dealer.

Director of Ramallah and al-Bireh police forces said that they will continue to pursue fugitives and bring them to justice.