Drugs

Proactive activity by detectives from the Tel Aviv station and intelligence information led to a raid in the Hevel Modi'in region. In addition, cocaine and 21,000 shekels in cash were seized. A 30-year-old suspect was taken for questioning and will be brought for a remand hearing.

Following a covert investigation, police from the Binyamin station raided an apartment and seized marijuana, hashish, and ketamine. Four suspects have been arrested, and three vehicles along with an electric bicycle used in the operation were confiscated.

The successful singer claims that Keren Orinov, an Israeli who worked temporarily as her tour manager, tried to extort her to hire her for 15 years after Orinov herself was caught with drugs at an airport.

The greenhouses were located from the air during a police operation in the Ramat Negev area. Alongside approximately 25,000 seedlings, 15 kg of cannabis ready for distribution were seized. Additionally, dozens of rifle bullets were found.

During a police raid, four military stun grenades and various types of drugs intended for distribution were seized in an apartment. The prosecution has filed a prosecutor's statement and intends to seek an indictment and detention until the end of proceedings. The apartment has been closed by administrative order for 30 days.

A 24-year-old resident of Tuba-Zangariyye was released under restrictive conditions, including a restraining order from his father. A few hours later, he returned to the house, broke the door, took a knife, and threatened to kill him if he did not receive money for drugs. According to the indictment, he tried to escape from the police and even threatened an investigator in court.

Fighters from the Magen unit of the Southern District Police thwarted the activity of a smuggling cell on the western border. During the operation, two suspects were arrested, and 21 kilograms of crystal-type drugs were seized in their possession. According to the suspicion, the two were involved in smuggling drugs across the border.

Over 6 kg of a substance suspected to be hashish and hundreds of ecstasy pills were seized during a police operation at the entrance to Haifa. Three suspects were arrested and their detention was extended until Sunday.

The young man from Eilat is suspected of drug trafficking and possession of 4 grams of cocaine, and after about 20 days in custody, he was released under restrictive conditions. When an additional opinion was received, the police requested to re-arrest him, but the court rejected the request. Despite this, he was arrested, and the judge ordered his immediate release.

IDF observers identified two suspects crossing the eastern border in the Jordan Valley. Large forces, including aircraft, have been deployed to the area to locate the suspects. The IDF has closed the zone. It is suspected to be a smuggling attempt of weapons or drugs.

Drugs were concealed in packages of canned peppers arriving in the Gaza Strip as part of humanitarian aid shipments and were discovered in World Central Kitchen facilities. COGAT condemned the smuggling, stating that the incident highlights Hamas's exploitation of aid mechanisms.

Four suspects threw drug packages across the border into Jordan and attempted to flee, but were apprehended during a joint operation by the police and the IDF. This incident is part of a series of smuggling attempts involving millions of shekels' worth of narcotics thwarted along the eastern border in recent months.

The suspect, a 32-year-old resident of Yarka who was in the building, was arrested for questioning at the Western Galilee station and was subsequently detained.

From the provocative tennis player who attacked everyone to the entanglement that shook his career. The Australian, who sharply criticized drug scandals in the tour, found himself on the other side of the fence this time. The great talent, injuries, and personal struggles combined into a new low point in his career. Now he is forced to deal with the consequences.

Police detectives raided two gambling houses on HaMaklef Street, detained those present, and seized computer drives, cash, and documents. In a separate operation in Kiryat Yam, ketamine, 'dosa', and marijuana were found in a residential apartment, and a suspect was arrested.

Four military stun grenades and various types of drugs were discovered in a Ramat HaSharon apartment. A 43-year-old resident has been arrested, his detention extended until August 23, and the premises closed by administrative order for 30 days.

A drug deal in Kiryat Shmona turned into a serious violent incident after the customer claimed he did not have the full payment. In response, the suspects attempted to run over his brother and friend, and then broke into his home and attacked him with an axe and clubs. To evade punishment, they used a 70-year-old man to help them escape and sent another young man to give false testimony at the...

A 17-year-old boy from Ashdod died Wednesday evening at Assuta Hospital after being rushed there in critical condition. Police have opened an investigation, exploring the possibility that he had consumed alcohol and drugs during a gathering with friends. No signs of violence were found on his body, and the inquiry is ongoing.

Detectives from the Ashkelon station raided a drug apartment and seized two kilograms of various types of drugs worth hundreds of thousands of shekels. One suspect was detained for questioning. The deputy station commander stated: "We will continue to act proactively and decisively against drug offenses."

During police activity, a search also uncovered 18,260 shekels in cash. The suspect, a resident of Jisr az-Zarqa, was arrested and transferred for further questioning at the police station, and the investigation into his case is ongoing.

The driver, a 26-year-old from East Jerusalem, was stopped for a routine check where it was discovered he had used cocaine and cannabis. Following a hearing conducted by a police officer, his license was suspended for 30 days and the bus was impounded for the same period.

Children's star Yuval Shem-Tov spoke in an interview about the difficult period in his life when he was convicted of drug possession, about his childhood as an outcast which led him to address the exact same target audience as an adult, and about life with seven children. Regarding the cocaine affair, he said: "I wouldn't do it during performances, I'm not a rock star."

The prosecution filed an indictment against Moshe Levi, who shot his father with a speargun arrow and seriously wounded him, following a series of confrontations over his drug addiction. During the investigation, he claimed the shooting was accidental, but police say security cameras contradict his claim.

Approximately 2.5 kilograms of drugs were seized during searches in several compounds in the HaRakevet neighborhood and its surroundings. Alongside the drugs, hundreds of test tubes, scales, and equipment suspected of being used for distribution were found. Two residents of the city in their 20s were arrested for questioning.

A lawyer from the Krayot area was arrested on suspicion of possessing a significant amount of crystal-type hard drugs following a police raid. After several extensions of his detention, the court ordered his release to house arrest today (Monday).

Police raided the suspect's home and seized substances suspected to be 'crystal' and 'doctor' type drugs. Following interrogation at the Zevulun station and several extensions of his detention, the court ordered the lawyer's release to house arrest.

Following the police operation in the Arab sector, joint activity by Border Police (MAGAV) and Rahat station officers resulted in the seizure of pistols, M16 rifles, ammunition, and drugs. Additionally, 29 illegal residents and 7 suspects were arrested.

Fighters from the Jordan Lions Battalion and trackers from the Jordan Valley and Valleys Brigade located over 50 kg of hashish worth millions of shekels near Kfar Ruppin. Police have seized the shipment and are investigating.

Detectives from the 'Shdot' station have dismantled a drug packaging and distribution laboratory in a residential apartment in Netanya. Officers seized over 20 kilograms of cocaine and cannabis, along with 7,000 shekels in cash. A suspect in his 20s from Hod HaSharon has been arrested, and police are seeking an extension of his detention.

Enforcement operation in south Tel Aviv: The police updated today (Wednesday) that they carried out an enforcement operation last night at several locations suspected of illegal drug trafficking, alongside the issuance of numerous traffic tickets. As part of the activity, the forces raided a building on Shoken Street, seized many findings, and arrested a suspect who was transferred for further...

A 69-year-old resident of Akko is accused of extorting his wife of 45 years, subjecting her to verbal abuse and death threats. Following a police investigation, he has been indicted with a request for detention until the end of legal proceedings.

The Northern District Attorney's Office filed an indictment against three residents of Kfar Misr, aged 26, 41, and 30, on suspicion of operating as a smuggling cell and transferring approximately 50 kg of hashish across the border into Jordan. The indictment was filed following a joint investigation by the Northern District Central Unit and the Shin Bet, and charges them with violating state...

A proactive police operation near the Beit Kama junction escalated when a suspect vehicle attempted to flee, colliding with another car. Following a brief pursuit, the suspects were arrested, and authorities recovered a significant quantity of cocaine, ecstasy, and several mobile phones.

Police blocked a suspicious vehicle during a night operation in the south, leading to a chase where the driver attempted to escape on foot near the Beit Kama junction. Three suspects were arrested, and 2.2 kg of suspected cocaine, ecstasy, and five mobile phones were seized.

Police officers and Border Police fighters raided a school complex in Nazareth and found a backpack containing a pistol and various types of drugs. A 30-year-old local resident was arrested, and police will request to extend his detention. Since the beginning of the year, more than 570 weapons have been seized in the Northern District.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office announced on Friday that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from the effects of heroin and cocaine. The death of the 29-year-old basketball player, who was found unresponsive on May 11, has been ruled an accident.

Police dog Ikara thwarted a major smuggling attempt and two suspects were arrested. At the same time, an underground money exchange business was uncovered in Rahat inside a vehicle, where hundreds of thousands of shekels in cash were seized.

Police seized approximately eight kilograms of various drugs and 24,000 shekels in cash during a widespread enforcement operation in Jerusalem. Six suspects were arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking and possession.

Prison security cameras captured an attorney passing drugs to an inmate during a visit. The suspect has been arrested and will face a court hearing to extend her detention.

Behind the operational activity on the southern borders lies a daily, around-the-clock war against smuggling. Data obtained by Channel 14 News shows that since January 2026, IDF soldiers have thwarted significant smuggling attempts.

Law enforcement in Ashkelon arrested a suspect on Sunday for drug trafficking offenses. During a search of his home, police seized significant quantities of suspected drugs, cash, and airsoft equipment.

Attorney Moriah Kahlani, representing Dvir Sela, addressed the circumstances of Reut's death. She emphasized that while Dvir admitted to ordering the drug, he was not convicted of causing her death.

Wasim Agbaria has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for causing the deaths of two people while driving under the influence of cocaine. The court condemned his actions as a total disregard for public safety.

Following the discovery of over 420 kg of cannabis and cultivation equipment at a villa in Migdal, police have filed an indictment against a 57-year-old resident of Yavne. The property has been ordered closed for 30 days.

Israeli nationals, including businessmen, were detained during a Greek Coast Guard raid on a catamaran near Lefkada. Authorities discovered various narcotics and cash in multiple currencies on board.

Four suspects were arrested at the end of an investigation conducted by the special crime unit of the Kfar Saba station. Inside a nursery in Hod HaSharon, large quantities of marijuana and hashish were found, with a total weight of over 200 kg, some of which were concealed inside various food products, including chocolate bars.