Khat Drops Marketed as Natural Product Found to Contain Dangerous Methamphetamine

Translated & summarized from Panet by baba

CommunityCharged tone

Arabic · 14 newsrooms covering

Israeli Police and the Ministry of Health have identified 'Khat Drops' being sold as a natural product, but laboratory tests confirmed they contain the dangerous and addictive drug methamphetamine. Authorities warn that such products pose severe health risks and that khat derivatives are illegal. The public is urged not to buy or consume these items and to report suspicious sales.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

Israeli Police and Ministry of Health found methamphetamine in 'Khat Drops' marketed as natural.
Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the dangerous and addictive drug methamphetamine.
The sale of narcotics disguised as natural products poses severe health risks to the public.
Products derived from the khat plant, including 'Khat Drops,' are illegal.
Authorities urge the public to avoid these products and report suspected sales.

Khat Drops Marketed as Natural Product Found to Contain Dangerous Methamphetamine — Editorial illustration generated by baba News, not a photograph of the event.

The Israeli Police and the Ministry of Health's Enforcement and Supervision Division have uncovered the marketing and distribution of narcotic substances disguised as a product called 'Khat Drops.' Laboratory tests on seized products revealed the presence of methamphetamine, a highly addictive synthetic drug that poses a life-threatening risk.

Authorities described the sale of dangerous narcotics under the guise of natural products as a grave phenomenon, exposing the public to severe health dangers, often without consumers realizing they are ingesting illicit substances. Furthermore, any extracts or preparations derived from the khat plant, including drops, beverages, and capsules, are classified under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance and are prohibited from consumption, marketing, and production.

The Ministry of Health and the Israeli Police are urging the public to refrain from purchasing or consuming products marketed as khat-derived, including 'Khat Drops.' They also request that the public report any suspected marketing or distribution of these products to law enforcement authorities.