At the end of an undercover investigation that included controlled purchases, police arrested a 53-year-old Tel Aviv resident on suspicion of trafficking cocaine. Officers searching his home seized suspected drugs packaged for distribution and more than NIS 176,000 in cash. Prosecutors later filed an indictment against him.
Officers from Tel Aviv North Police Station in the Yarkon Subdistrict had conducted a proactive undercover investigation into the 53-year-old resident after he was suspected of operating a cocaine distribution network.
An undercover police detective was central to the investigation. With prosecutors’ approval, she allegedly bought a substance suspected to be cocaine from the suspect on several occasions in controlled transactions intended to gather evidence.
The Raid and Items Seized
When the investigation moved into its overt stage, detectives raided the suspect’s apartment in central Tel Aviv. Police said the search uncovered:
- Suspected drugs for distribution: About 13.9 grams of a substance suspected to be cocaine, divided into portions and packaged for sale.
- Cash: NIS 176,410, believed by police to be proceeds from alleged drug trafficking.
The suspect was arrested at the apartment, taken to the police station for questioning and later jailed.
Indictment and Detention Request
The Tel Aviv District Prosecution Unit filed an indictment alleging drug trafficking offenses. Prosecutors also requested that the suspect remain in detention until the end of legal proceedings.
Israel Police said: “We will continue to act firmly against drug trafficking and distribution, targeting those driving the crime and the distribution chain, including during emergencies and operational activity.”
