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Police Seize 18kg of Ketamine and 2C-B Smuggled as Supplements

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Israeli police at Ben Gurion Airport seized 18 kg of ketamine and 2C-B drugs hidden in food supplement packaging on November 2. A 20-year-old Eilat resident was arrested attempting to smuggle the narcotics. The suspect's detention was extended until November 8, and the drugs are undergoing forensic analysis.

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  • Police at Ben Gurion Airport seized 18 kg of ketamine and 2C-B drugs on November 2.
  • The narcotics were concealed within packaging disguised as food supplements and vitamins.
  • A 20-year-old Eilat resident was arrested in connection with the smuggling attempt.
  • The suspect's detention was extended until November 8.
  • The seized drugs are undergoing forensic analysis by police laboratories.

Israeli police at Ben Gurion Airport intercepted a significant drug smuggling attempt early Monday, November 2, seizing approximately 18 kilograms of ketamine and 2C-B, also known as "Siberia." The drugs were concealed within packaging designed to look like food supplements and vitamins.

A 20-year-old resident of Eilat was apprehended attempting to bring the contraband into Israel. During a baggage inspection, officers discovered the disguised packages. Specialized drug detection equipment confirmed the presence of roughly 16 kg of ketamine and 2 kg of 2C-B.

The seized substances have been sent to police forensic laboratories for further analysis. The suspect was detained and is undergoing interrogation at the Ben Gurion Airport police station. His remand has been extended until November 8.

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