Man Arrested in Nesher for Allegedly Making Drugs in Candy
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Police in Nesher, Israel, arrested a 57-year-old man suspected of manufacturing drugs and hiding them in thousands of gummy candies. The arrest occurred after a months-long investigation and a raid on his home, where a suspected drug lab and manufacturing equipment were found. His detention was extended until October 22, 2026.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 57-year-old man was arrested in Nesher, Israel, for allegedly manufacturing drugs.
- Police found thousands of gummy candies suspected of containing narcotics at his home.
- A suspected drug manufacturing laboratory and equipment were discovered during a raid.
- Hundreds of grams of suspected hashish and cannabis were also seized.
- The suspect's detention has been extended until October 22, 2026.
Police in Nesher arrested a 57-year-old man on suspicion of manufacturing and distributing drugs hidden inside thousands of gummy candies. The arrest followed a secret investigation lasting several months, culminating in a raid on the suspect's home over the weekend by Nesher police and members of the Yassam Carmel unit.
During the raid, officers discovered what they believe to be a drug manufacturing laboratory. They seized thousands of gummy candies suspected of containing narcotics, along with manufacturing equipment. Additionally, hundreds of grams of suspected hashish and cannabis, various liquids and powders, bottles of suspected hashish oil, and hundreds of small bags intended for distribution were confiscated.
The suspect was apprehended at his home and his detention has been extended by the court. He is suspected of producing drugs within his residence and supplying them to illegal nature parties. The court approved a further extension of his arrest until October 22, 2026.
