Drugs

Man sentenced to 10 months in prison for urinating on tefillin cabinet, looting charity boxes

“The defendant acted not only knowingly but also as one who is consumed by hatred toward Jews,” Judge Alex Akhter ruled. 

An illustration of Tefillin, August 18, 2025.
A person cups their hand to their ear in an act of listening (illustrative)

'Miracle cure': 2-year-old steals show at White House announcement of hearing loss therapy approval

Protesters hold placards in front of the International Criminal Court (ICC) ahead of the ruling on the appeal by the former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague on April 22, 2026.

Philippine ex-president Duterte must stand trial for murder, ICC rules

IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank, April 12, 2026.

Knife attack foiled: IDF kills terrorist in Hebron hills while seizing millions in border drugs


Polish police bust smuggling networks and seize drugs worth $275 million

The core of the criminal groups was Poles living in Spain, where they trafficked drugs to several parts of Europe, mainly the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Scandinavia.

Polish police secure an area at the Warsaw University campus after an attack with an axe, in Warsaw, Poland, May 7, 2025.

Petah Tikvah resident indicted for excessive cannabis possession

The indictment filed against Or Levy stated that he was in possession of approximately 30 kilograms of cannabis, divided into bags and packaging boxes. 

Workers working at a cannabis farm in central Israel, on December 4, 2024.

Trump administration eyes military action against drug cartels, US officials say

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday the administration could now use the military to go after cartels.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 13, 2025.

US increases reward for arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million

In a video posted to X, US Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Maduro of collaborating with prominent criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro talks to member of the media on the day of Venezuela's mayoral and council elections, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 27, 2025.

British woman issues warning after suspected encounter with Devil's Breath, 'world's scariest drug'

The tasteless and odourless drug has been used by criminal groups to target victims for rape, theft and, according to some reports, forced harvesting of organs.

A line of cocaine is seen being snorted through a rolled up dollar.

Monks in Thailand dismissed after their darkest secret was revealed

A police operation at Thai temples uncovered a shocking affair when four monks were found positive for hard drugs. The monks admitted to using the illegal substances and claimed unusual reasons.

Thai monks

Southern Border Police arrest three in drug-smuggling operation

During the operation, police, in coordination with IDF soldiers, seized several drones and two operational vehicles at the scene.

Southern Border Police officers thwart drug-smuggling operation near the southern border with Jordan.

The rebound effect: After stopping anti-obesity medications, patients regain weight rapidly

Weight regain begins eight weeks after discontinuation and continues for up to 20 weeks, study finds.

The rebound effect: After stopping anti-obesity medications, patients regain weight rapidly.

Undercover agent leads to the arrest of over 50 weapons, drug traffickers, police say

The civilian agent was recruited to target criminals across Israel, supported operationally and through intelligence by Lahav 433.

Undercover agent leads to the arrest of over 50 weapons, drug traffickers, police say

UAE police unveils drug smuggling network involving Canada, Spain, seizes 131KG of narcotics

According to UAE officials, 131 kilograms of narcotics and psychotropic substances were seized by the police on their way to the UAE from Toronto, Canada.

 A man and his wife arranged a drug smuggling operation in the UAE.