"I have a medical license": Stopped for a check and charged with drug trafficking

A 23-year-old resident of Shlomi was arrested at the Perod Junction after police smelled drugs coming from his vehicle. During a search, large quantities of drugs and over 10,000 shekels in cash were seized. The driver claimed he had a license for medical cannabis. According to the indictment, he coordinated five drug deals via Telegram.

A 23-year-old resident of Shlomi was arrested on October 7 at the Perod Junction during a proactive operation by Northern District police officers, after the officers smelled drugs emanating from his vehicle. During a search of the car, police reported seizing large quantities of drugs and over 10,000 shekels in cash. The driver told officers he held a license for medical cannabis consumption. According to the indictment filed on October 14 at the Kiryat Shmona court, the suspect contacted buyers via the Telegram app, met with them, and conducted five drug deals on different dates for cash payment. Alongside the indictment, a request was filed to confiscate the seized money. His detention was extended periodically until the indictment was filed. The article is based on a police report and does not include the defendant's version.