Police Unveil Evidence in "Prinuk" Baby Food Poisoning Case
Jerusalem District Police announced the completion of their investigation into the "Prinuk" brand baby food poisoning case, filing a statement of charges against the main suspect, Yan Shamla, 41, from Beersheba. The complex investigation involved analyzing hundreds of hours of security camera footage and utilizing advanced technological means, in cooperation with the Shin Bet. Investigators identified Shamla placing the contaminated purees back on store shelves. Following his identification, detectives covertly monitored his activities for an extended period until sufficient evidence was gathered for his arrest.
The case, which alarmed the entire country, began when four infants were hospitalized at Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center after traces of sedative and psychiatric prescription drugs were found in their blood. A swift investigation revealed that Shamla purchased the purees, injected them with the drugs, and then returned them to store shelves in Jerusalem branches. Despite the successful apprehension and identification of the perpetrator, Shamla's motive remains unclear. He vaguely stated during questioning that he wanted to "take revenge on the wicked."
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