Police seized 20 tons of ‘Whippets’ from Kiryat Ata resident

Israel Police confiscated an estimated 20 tonnes of nitrous oxide canisters, which were sold as . also known as whip‘ – highlighted a press release from the Ministry of Health on Thursday from a resident of the Israeli city of Kiryat Ata.

This disclosure has come after a joint investigation by the police and the Ministry of Health.

The health ministry said ‘Whippets’ pose a significant threat and can cause hallucinogenic effects among its users with long-term side effects such as loss of consciousness, neurological impairment and risk of addiction. The Health Ministry also reiterated that ‘Whippets’ are illegal in Israel.

The investigation initially started after a report by the youth section of the investigation department and the youth department of the Central District Police, about the use of ‘Whippet’ among the youth.

At the same time, police confiscated ‘Whippets’ at a port after receiving their report. import in Israel. A 25-year-old resident of Kiryat Ata was detained on suspicion of violating the Pharmacist Ordinance and the Public Health (Food) Protection Act.

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