Drug-Laced Gummy Bears Found in Haifa Area Lab Bust
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Police in Nesher, Israel, arrested a 57-year-old man for allegedly operating a drug lab in his home, producing thousands of gummy bears suspected to contain drugs for distribution at outdoor parties. The bust followed a months-long investigation and resulted in the seizure of drugs, manufacturing equipment, and packaging materials. The suspect's detention has been extended until October 22, 2026.
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- A 57-year-old man was arrested in Nesher for allegedly running a drug lab from his home.
- Police seized thousands of gummy bears suspected of containing drugs.
- The suspect allegedly intended to distribute the drugs at outdoor parties.
- The bust followed a months-long covert investigation by Nesher police.
- Drug manufacturing equipment, hashish, cannabis, and hash oil were also confiscated.
- The suspect's detention has been extended until October 22, 2026.
Israeli police have arrested a 57-year-old resident of Nesher, a city near Haifa, on suspicion of operating a drug laboratory in his home. The suspect allegedly intended to distribute the drugs at "nature parties," a term often used for outdoor rave events. The arrest followed a covert investigation by Nesher police officers over recent months. The investigation culminated on a recent weekend with a raid on the suspect's home by officers from the Nesher station and the Carmel special patrol unit (Yasam Carmel). During the raid, authorities discovered the suspected laboratory, seizing thousands of gummy bears believed to contain dangerous drugs. Additionally, police confiscated extensive drug manufacturing equipment, hundreds of grams of suspected hashish and cannabis, and other substances. The seized items included liquid materials, powders, bottles containing suspected hash oil, and hundreds of pre-packaged bags apparently ready for distribution. The suspect was detained for questioning, and his remand has been extended by the court. His detention was further extended on Tuesday until October 22, 2026. A police spokesperson stated, "Israel Police will continue to act with determination against the production and distribution of drugs, with the aim of thwarting criminal activity and maintaining public safety and security."
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