Drugs worth millions and three snakes: Lab exposed in Netivot

In a raid on an apartment in Netivot, approximately two kilograms of a substance suspected to be crystal meth, chemical materials, and drug manufacturing equipment were seized. Three snakes held illegally were also found on the premises. Two local residents in their 40s were arrested.

A suspected drug manufacturing lab was uncovered in an apartment in Netivot. In a joint raid by Netivot police officers, Border Police fighters, and the Southern District's special unit, two suspects in their 40s, residents of the city, were arrested today (Thursday) and transferred for questioning. During the search, approximately two kilograms of a substance suspected to be crystal meth were seized, along with about half a kilogram of a liquid suspected to be crystal meth in the production process. Additionally, about 21.6 grams of a substance suspected to be cannabis, about 84 grams of a substance suspected to be hashish, and cash totaling 2,660 shekels were seized. Eight containers with chemical liquids of unknown identity, laboratory equipment including heating plates, magnetic stirrers, filters, a funnel, and glass bottles, as well as three snakes held illegally, were also found at the scene. Netivot police station commander, Chief Superintendent Adi Bohbot, stated that the operation is part of the fight against drug offenses.