Giant crystal meth lab exposed in southern moshav; 100 kg of drugs seized

Detectives from the Lachish District Central Unit raided a farm in Moshav Azrikam and uncovered an active crystal meth lab. Approximately 100 kg of drugs worth tens of millions of shekels were seized, and a suspect was arrested. Police are investigating possible ties to major crime organizations.

Detectives from the Central Unit (YMR) of the Lachish District raided a farm in Moshav Azrikam in southern Israel and uncovered an active lab for producing crystal meth. During the raid, approximately 100 kilograms of the substance were seized, valued at tens of millions of shekels. The operation followed a lengthy covert investigation into suspected large-scale drug trafficking and production. A suspect involved in operating the lab was arrested at the scene and taken in for questioning. Police are investigating suspicions that the lab was operated by individuals linked to major crime organizations active in the Lachish and southern regions. This is considered one of the largest drug busts in the district in recent years.