Drug Lab Uncovered in Netivot Apartment, Millions in Drugs and Snakes Seized
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Israeli police in Netivot discovered a drug lab in an apartment, seizing drugs worth millions of shekels, production equipment, and three illegal snakes. Two local men were arrested in the operation, which also uncovered significant quantities of crystal meth, cannabis, hashish, and cash. The police commander emphasized the ongoing efforts to combat drug production and distribution.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Police in Netivot, Israel, discovered a drug lab and seized drugs worth millions of shekels.
- Two suspects were arrested in connection with the drug lab operation.
- Significant quantities of crystal meth, cannabis, and hashish were confiscated.
- Illegal laboratory equipment and three snakes were also found at the scene.
- The operation is part of an ongoing effort to combat drug offenses in the region.
Police in Netivot, Israel, uncovered a suspected drug manufacturing lab in a residential apartment, seizing drugs estimated to be worth millions of shekels, laboratory equipment, and three illegally held snakes. Two suspects in their 40s, residents of the city, were arrested during the operation, which involved officers from the Netivot station, the Sahar unit, and the southern Magav (Border Police) unit. They were taken in for questioning.
During the search, officers confiscated approximately two kilograms of suspected crystal meth, along with about half a kilogram of a liquid suspected to be crystal meth in the production process. Additionally, around 21.6 grams of suspected cannabis, 84 grams of suspected hashish, and NIS 2,660 in cash were found. The police also discovered eight large containers holding unidentified chemical liquids, believed to be used in drug production, and laboratory equipment including heating plates, magnetic stirrers, filters, a funnel, and glass bottles.
The commander of the Netivot station, Superintendent Adi Buchbut, stated that the operation is part of the ongoing fight against drug offenses and those involved in their production and distribution. "During the operation, significant quantities of suspected dangerous drugs, equipment suspected of being used for drug production, and additional findings were seized. We will continue to act decisively, in cooperation with all forces, to locate criminals, thwart criminal activity, and maintain public safety," he said.