Cannabis
Yavne man indicted for running cannabis-growing operation, 423 kg. of drugs found
During a raid, Israel Police also seized documents, thousands of shekels in cash, and extensive equipment allegedly used to cultivate the cannabis.
Over 200 kilograms of drugs seized during police raid on Hod Hasharon plant nursery
Haifa drug lab busted as police crack down on networks flooding the market with illegal substances
Collective trauma reminders trigger immediate cannabis, tobacco cravings, Hebrew U. study finds
Police arrest two in raid on Rehovot cannabis nursery, seize hundreds of plants
The police stated that the operation had come after weeks of investigations, and that the two suspects were thought to have been involved both in growing the drugs and in dealing them.
Border Police seize over 10,000 cannabis plants located in 18 greenhouses in southern Israel
The event took place as part of a wider operation to locate and destroy illegal drug greenhouses across southern Israel.
UK man charged for threatening messages to Israeli embassy, Muslim orgs, MP office
Thirty-year-old Nick Daly faces nine counts of offensive messages for allegedly sending eight anti-Muslim messages to a Muslim organization and one antisemitic message to the Israeli embassy.
Health Ministry changes medical cannabis guidelines, passes responsibility to insurance funds
Cannabis may still be considered in severe cases, such as insomnia or acute distress, but only alongside proven treatments like psychotherapy and under close supervision.
Sick American basketball player jailed in Indonesia over cannabis gummies pleads for early release
Jarred Shaw admitted to importing 132 cannabis gummies but only to help relieve the symptoms of Crohn's disease. He was sentenced to 26 months in prison.
The study that revealed what a single inhalation of cannabis does to the lungs
In an era in which marijuana smoking is becoming more common and accepted, recent medical studies paint a worrying picture of significant health damage.
Smoking cannabis at an older age? A study shows it may actually help the brain
A new study looked for the first time at how cumulative cannabis use is associated with changes in brain structure and cognitive performance in older age – and the result is encouraging.
The quiet danger of cannabis: You fall asleep easily – and pay the price in sleep
Cannabis has become a common solution for sleep problems. Many users report that it “puts them to sleep” – but the medical picture regarding actual sleep quality is more complex.
Serbian police seize five tons of marijuana, assault rifles, rocket launcher
Cannabis production remains illegal in Serbia. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said the investigation would ascertain the origin of the cannabis.
Israeli citizen arrested in Thailand for operating illegal cannabis farm
Krabi Governor Angkul Silathevakul said the province would not tolerate foreign nationals conducting illegal business within its borders.