Health Ministry and Police Warn of "Khat Drops" Product Containing Dangerous Drug
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Israel Police and the Ministry of Health warned the public on Sunday about "Khat Drops," a product found to contain methamphetamine. The dangerous synthetic drug was disguised as a natural khat extract, posing significant health risks to unsuspecting consumers. Authorities have classified khat extracts as illegal and are urging the public to avoid these products and report any suspicious sales.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel Police and the Ministry of Health issued a warning about "Khat Drops" containing methamphetamine.
- Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of crystal meth, a highly addictive and dangerous synthetic drug.
- The product was marketed as a natural khat extract, deceiving consumers about its contents.
- Khat plant extracts, including drops and beverages, are illegal under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.
- Authorities urge the public to avoid these products and report suspected distribution.
Israel Police and the Ministry of Health's Enforcement and Supervision Division issued a public warning on Sunday regarding the marketing and distribution of dangerous drugs disguised as a product called "Khat Drops." Laboratory tests on seized products revealed they contain methamphetamine (crystal meth), a synthetic drug with a high potential for addiction that can be life-threatening.
Both the Ministry of Health and the police emphasized that this is a serious phenomenon where dangerous substances are marketed to the public as seemingly natural products. This practice can expose consumers to significant health risks without their awareness that they are consuming a dangerous drug. The authorities also clarified that extracts and preparations containing substances derived from the khat plant, including drops, beverages, and capsules, are classified under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, making their production, marketing, and consumption illegal.
The Ministry of Health and Israel Police urge the public to refrain from purchasing or consuming products marketed as khat plant extracts, particularly those sold under the name "Khat Drops." The public is also requested to report any suspected marketing or distribution of these products to law enforcement authorities.