Health Ministry Warns of Dangerous Synthetic Drug Marketed as Natural Product

By חדשות סרוגים

Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba

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Israel's Ministry of Health and Police warned of dangerous synthetic drugs like methamphetamine being sold as "Khat Drops." Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the addictive substance in seized products. The ministry stressed that all Khat plant derivatives are illegal and urged the public to avoid these products and report suspicious sales.

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Israel's Health Ministry and Police issued a warning about dangerous drugs sold as "Khat Drops."
Lab tests confirmed the presence of methamphetamine, a highly addictive synthetic drug, in the products.
The ministry stated that all Khat plant derivatives are illegal under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.
Authorities warned that these drugs are often marketed as natural products without consumer awareness.
The public is urged to avoid purchasing "Khat Drops" and report suspected sales.

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Israel's Ministry of Health, in conjunction with the Israel Police and the Ministry of Health's Enforcement and Supervision Division, issued a public warning on Sunday regarding the distribution of dangerous synthetic drugs disguised as natural products. The products, marketed under the name "Khat Drops" (טיפות גת), were found in laboratory tests to contain methamphetamine, a highly addictive and potentially lethal synthetic drug. Authorities emphasized that marketing dangerous substances as natural products poses a severe risk, often exposing consumers to harm without their knowledge. Furthermore, any extracts or preparations 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 any products marketed as derived from the Khat plant, particularly those named "Khat Drops." They also encourage reporting any suspected distribution or sale of these items to law enforcement authorities.