Man Charged with Tampering with Baby Food with Sedatives
An indictment was filed against Yan Shamla, a 40-year-old man from southern Israel, in the case of sedatives being inserted into "Prinoch" brand baby food pouches. Shamla was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of involvement in the affair, which began after several infants were hospitalized suffering from exhaustion after consuming the pouches.
During the investigation, it was discovered that the infants had been exposed to benzodiazepine-family substances, prompting a probe. Five "Prinoch" fruit puree pouches containing the drugs clonazepam and lorazepam were found at a "Zol u'Vegedol" store in Jerusalem. Evidence indicated the packaging was illegally opened before purchase.
The central suspicion investigated was how the sedatives were introduced into the products and by whom. Shamla provided his account during questioning and underwent psychiatric evaluation, being deemed fit to stand trial.
Initial suspicions of hostile actors, including Iranian involvement, were later dismissed, and the Shin Bet security agency concluded its part in the investigation.
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