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Israeli Police Arrest Ashdod Resident with 1.4 Kg of Drugs in Ongoing Crackdown

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 13, 2026

What happened

Israeli police arrested an Ashdod resident with 1.4 kg of cannabis and hashish during a targeted drug operation. The arrest is part of a wider nationwide crackdown involving hundreds of officers and an undercover agent who infiltrated criminal networks to seize illegal weapons and drugs.

01Police arrested an Ashdod resident with 1.4 kg of cannabis and hashish intended for distribution.
02The arrest occurred during a planned ambush by Ashdod juvenile unit detectives.
03Commander Ronen Amram highlighted ongoing efforts to combat drug crimes in Ashdod.
04A nationwide raid by Lahav 433 and other units targeted dozens of locations and suspects.
05An undercover Bedouin agent facilitated dozens of illegal arms and drug transactions.
06The operation is one of the most complex recent investigations involving covert tactics and evidence gathering.

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Ronen Amram