3 September, City

Police uncover cannabis growing lab in a residential property in Ashkelon

Police searched a residential property in Ashkelon and found an active cannabis growing lab. A local resident was detained and taken for questioning.

Police uncover cannabis growing lab in a residential property in Ashkelon
Photo: Israel Police press office

An Ashkelon resident was detained during the operation and taken for questioning.

Officers of the Ashkelon police, the Lachish YAMAR unit and fighters of the Saar unit took part in the operation. The items and evidence seized at the scene have been handed over for further investigation.

Key facts

  • The covert investigation lasted a month and a half
  • An active cannabis growing lab was found in a residential property
  • An Ashkelon resident was detained
  • Ashkelon police, the Lachish YAMAR unit and the Saar unit took part
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