Suspect believed to be linked to Yitzhak Abergil’s notorious crime syndicate; police seize a dozen weapons, $40,000, and three motorcycles that are suspected to be stolen

Golan Avitan, 54, was arrested in 2019 in a Casablanca synagogue, is suspected of involvement in a 2003 bombing that killed three bystanders

Previously a senior member of the crime syndicate, he testified about a number of murders; was living abroad as part of witness protection program

Release comes as state prosecution says won't appeal decision to grant freedom after 2.5 years behind bars to Meir Abergil, who ran crime ring, along with brother