Indictment to be filed today against suspect in drugging 'Prinok' baby food jars

An indictment will be filed today against Yan Shamela, 40, from southern Israel, suspected of inserting sedatives into 'Prinok' baby food jars found at a 'Zol VeBegadol' store in Jerusalem. Shamela was arrested earlier this month, gave his version to police, and was found fit for trial after a psychiatric evaluation. The investigation began after toddlers were hospitalized with exhaustion.

An indictment will be filed today (Monday) against Yan Shamela, 40, from southern Israel, suspected of inserting sedatives into 'Prinok' baby food jars. Shamela was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of inserting sedatives into jars found at a 'Zol VeBegadol' store in Jerusalem. During his police interrogation, he was shown videos and gave his version of events. He underwent a psychiatric hospital evaluation and was found fit for trial. The affair began after several toddlers were brought to the hospital with exhaustion after eating the puree, raising the possibility they were exposed to benzodiazepines. The investigation found five fruit purees containing clonazepam and lorazepam, whose packaging had been tampered with before purchase. The Shin Bet investigation into the matter has concluded, and the suspicion of Iranian framing was ruled out.