Israel Police seized approximately 800 packages of narcotics and prescription drugs from a warehouse in Tel Aviv, the police reported on Wednesday.

Officers from the Jaffa Police Station, together with Border Police and detectives from the Ayalon Police Station, conducted a search at the warehouse as part of their ongoing efforts to combat the spread of drugs and the illegal trade of unsupervised prescription medications.

The police discovered a large amount of drugs, including stimulants, painkillers, and other medications. Additionally, substances suspected to be cocaine, ecstasy, and crystal meth were seized.

The suspects, a couple in their 40s from Tel Aviv, were arrested and taken for questioning at the Jaffa Police Station.

An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.
An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs. (credit: INGIMAGE)

Warning from police

In a statement, the police emphasized the dangers of consuming prescription drugs and narcotics without medical supervision, warning that it can lead to severe health risks and even irreversible damage.