Yaakov Alperon, a notorius Israeli Mafia Kingpin was assassinated when a car bomb blew up his vehicle when he was in Tel Aviv. Alperon had been indicted on extortion charges before his murder occured. Three other people were wounded including a thirteen year old boy. This incident has sparked fear in the Israeli people that organized crime is on the rise. Despite Police being opposed to the idea, his son Dror Alperon will be released from custody to attend the funeral of his infamous father. There will be an enormous amount of police for security at the funeral.