Israeli Teen Arrested for Riding in Restricted Area Found Carrying Suspected Cocaine

On the night of July 28, 2026, a 17-year-old from Jaffa was arrested by Tel Aviv police after riding a motorcycle in a restricted area on Nes LaGoyim Street. During the arrest, officers found approximately 50 grams of a substance suspected to be cocaine concealed under his clothes. The minor was taken to the Jaffa police station for questioning and subsequently detained, with his custody extended multiple times.

Further investigation revealed that the teenager allegedly sold drugs on four separate occasions in the central Israel and Gush Dan regions. Police stated that sufficient evidence was gathered indicating he acted as a drug dealer and possessed quantities exceeding personal use. Over the weekend, a prosecution declaration was filed, and the court extended his detention. An indictment is expected to be submitted in the coming days.