Authorities in Eilat, Israel’s southernmost city on the north coast of the Red Sea, apprehended 26 individuals involved in drug trafficking in the early hours of Tuesday. Additionally, a significant amount of money, along with various drugs and paraphernalia suggesting involvement in the distribution and trade of illicit substances, were confiscated.
According to the Israel Police, the arrests marked the culmination of a 10-month-long undercover operation. During this period, an undercover agent infiltrated criminal circles in the city, targeting individuals suspected of involvement in the distribution and trafficking of illicit drugs.
The undercover agent purchased a variety of illegal drugs from the suspected dealers, including cocaine, ketamine, and “dosa.” In Israel, “dosa” does not denote a specific substance but rather encompasses mixtures of stimulants, hallucinogens, psychedelics, and dissociative drugs.
Eilat Region Commander, Deputy-Superintendent Eliyahu Shmol: “The dozens of arrests this morning are the result of a long and significant activity by the officers of the Investigations and Intelligence Division of the Eilat Region Police in the persistent fight against the phenomenon of the use and trafficking of dangerous drugs. I am full of appreciation for the agent and his operator, who worked together in the last months to collect evidence and expose dozens of Suspects. We will continue our fight against the scourge of dangerous drugs, through criminal and financial enforcement, open and covert investigations, until we have exhausted the justice against drug distributors and dealers.”
No details have been disclosed thus far regarding the identities of the individuals who were apprehended.