Approximately 160 kg of drugs seized in apartments in Haifa – suspects arrested

(Haipo) – Detectives from the Carmel Area Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) uncovered a drug-growing apartment and seized large quantities of cannabis in another apartment, in the Hadar and Romama neighborhoods in Haifa. During the operation, substances suspected of being cannabis were seized, weighing a total of approximately 160 kilograms. Suspects were arrested and both apartments were closed with administrative orders.

Exposing a drug-growing apartment and seizing quantities of drugs in the Hadar and Roma neighborhoods

As part of the Carmel District Police's fight against the drug scourge, with an emphasis on the offenses of growing and trafficking in dangerous drugs, Carmel District Police detectives conducted searches in apartments in the Hadar and Romama neighborhoods in Haifa. During the searches, a drug-growing apartment was uncovered, and approximately five kilograms of cannabis were seized in another apartment. In total, substances suspected of being cannabis drugs with a total weight of approximately 160 kilograms were seized. Following the findings, suspects were arrested for involvement in the illegal activity.

Administrative closure orders for apartments

Based on the findings from the searches, the Coastal District Commander, Chief Yechiel Bohdana, signed administrative closure orders for the two apartments where the criminal activity took place. This is a significant enforcement step aimed at preventing the continued use of the properties for the purposes of growing and trafficking in dangerous drugs. The activity is part of a broad and ongoing effort by the Israel Police in the Carmel region to combat the drug phenomenon and act uncompromisingly against those involved in drug cultivation and trafficking offenses.