Health Ministry Warns of Dangerous Drug Marketed as 'Gat Drops'
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Israel Police and the Ministry of Health are warning about "Gat Drops," a product found to contain the dangerous synthetic drug methamphetamine. The substance is being marketed as a natural product, posing significant health risks to unsuspecting consumers. The authorities have classified khat-derived products, including these drops, as illegal drugs and are urging the public to avoid them and report suspicious sales.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel Police and the Health Ministry identified dangerous drugs marketed as "Gat Drops."
- Lab tests confirmed the presence of methamphetamine, a highly addictive and life-threatening synthetic drug.
- The product is deceptively marketed as a natural substance, exposing the public to unknown risks.
- Khat-derived products, including these drops, are illegal under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.
- Authorities urge the public to avoid purchasing "Gat Drops" and report suspected distribution.
Israeli Police and the Ministry of Health's Enforcement and Supervision Division have identified the marketing and distribution of drugs disguised as a product called "Gat Drops." Laboratory tests confirmed that seized products contained a dangerous synthetic drug, methamphetamine, which has a high potential for addiction and can be life-threatening. The authorities are concerned about the marketing of dangerous substances under the guise of seemingly natural products, which exposes the public to significant health risks, often without consumers realizing they are consuming a dangerous drug. Furthermore, extracts and preparations containing substances derived from the khat plant, including drops, beverages, and capsules, are classified under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, making their consumption, marketing, and production illegal. The Ministry of Health and the Israel Police urge the public to refrain from purchasing or consuming products marketed as derived from the khat plant, specifically mentioning "Gat Drops," and to report any suspected marketing or distribution to law enforcement.
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