Drugs
Jaffa resident arrested after search of compound uncovers cocaine
The arrest occured one day after an undercover investigation foiled a drug smuggling attempt along the Jordanian border.
French tourists attack, attempt to rob Israelis in Thailand for speaking Hebrew - report
Colombian President Gustavo Petro escapes assassination attempt while traveling to Córdoba
Israel Police arrests hit squad in Triangle region, seizes weapons and drugs
Israeli medical cannabis use falls as HMOs tighten approvals, focus on PTSD, chronic pain
The number of Israelis receiving medical cannabis has fallen for the first time since 2011. Researcher argues decline not a reflection of improvement in health but of stricter HMO gatekeeping.
Nova survivors using psychedelics 'on their own terms' to aid healing, study finds
The study follows 45 Nova survivors who were under the influence of a psychoactive substance during the massacre as they rebuild their lives, using festival culture to help them heal.
Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere
The US has conducted its 20th strike against alleged drug trafficking vessels, killing "four narco-terrorists."
US strikes on two drug-carrying vessels in Pacific kill six, Hegseth says
"These vessels were known by our intelligence to be associated with illicit narcotics smuggling," Hegseth said in a post on X/Twitter.
FBI chief visited China to talk fentanyl, law enforcement, sources say
Patel's visit to Beijing was not officially announced by either the US or China and was reported by Reuters for the first time.
Israel Police cracking down after synthetic drugs kill three in same week
Three young people in central Israel have died after consuming synthetic drugs, raising alarms over the growing dangers and accessibility of these substances.
Multiple people charged in drug ring connected to death of Robert De Niro's grandson
Akira Stein, the daughter of Blondie co-founder Chris Stein, was also said to have perished as a result of drugs purchased through the network.
Thai authorities arrest Israeli wanted for armed robbery ahead of flight from country
Osher Farhi, a 22-year-old Israeli with a criminal record, was arrested by Surat Thani authorities, reportedly following a request made by Israeli authorities.
Syria's new government struggles to fight Captagon, narcotics trafficking - analysis
Syrian officials have confiscated millions of Captagon pills and other illicit substances since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
Hebrew U. scientists develop 10-minute imaging for topical drug testing
Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new imaging method that can reduce a lengthy, labor-intensive process to just a few minutes.
