Health Ministry Warns of 'Khat Drops' Product Found to Contain Methamphetamine
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health and police have warned the public about "Khat Drops," a product marketed as natural but found to contain dangerous methamphetamine. Laboratory tests confirmed the synthetic drug's presence, noting its high addiction potential and life-threatening risks. Products derived from the khat plant are illegal to consume, market, or produce in Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's Ministry of Health and police issued a warning about "Khat Drops" containing methamphetamine.
- The product was falsely marketed as a natural substance.
- Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of dangerous synthetic methamphetamine.
- Methamphetamine has a high addiction potential and can be life-threatening.
- Products derived from the khat plant are illegal in Israel.
Israel's Ministry of Health and the police have issued a public warning regarding a product marketed as "Khat Drops" (טיפות גת), which was falsely advertised as natural. Investigations by the police and the Ministry of Health's Enforcement and Supervision Division revealed the distribution of drugs disguised as a natural product. Laboratory tests confirmed that seized products contained dangerous synthetic methamphetamine, a substance with a high addiction potential and life-threatening risks.
Extracts and preparations derived from the khat plant, including drops, beverages, and capsules, are classified under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. Their consumption, marketing, and production are prohibited by law in Israel.
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