Suspicion of severe drug trafficking: Pharmacists supplied drugs over the counter, indictments to be filed against a pharmacist and a citizen | Exclusive documentation
Israel Police uncovers a suspected drug trafficking case in the Sharon region, centered on a 36-year-old pharmacist and a 74-year-old citizen. According to the suspicion, the citizen presented forged prescriptions and received narcotic painkillers. The investigation uncovered nearly 200 forged prescriptions, and indictments will be filed tomorrow against the two.
Israel Police reveals a suspected drug trafficking case in the Sharon region, centered on a 36-year-old pharmacist and a 74-year-old citizen. According to the suspicion, the citizen presented forged prescriptions and identity cards and received strong narcotic painkillers, while the pharmacist knew the prescriptions were forged. The investigation uncovered nearly 200 forged prescriptions, including some bearing the names of deceased individuals. Five suspects were arrested, and initial indictments will be filed tomorrow against the citizen and the pharmacist. The investigation regarding the three additional suspects continues. Police are examining suspicions that the method also operated in other pharmacies across the country. The drugs obtained were sold on the open market, and their use without supervision could cause death.