Criminal10/22/2026

Two Suspects Arrested in Jerusalem on Suspicion of Drug Trafficking

Jerusalem District Police arrested two men in two separate incidents. According to a report by Walla, the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court extended their detention.

Key facts

•Court: Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court
•Decision date: October 22, 2026
•Suspects: aged 70 and 22
•Detention extended until October 26 and October 25, respectively
•The investigation concerns possession of drugs not for personal consumption

Two Separate Arrests

The first suspect is a 70-year-old resident of East Jerusalem. According to police, he was found in possession of eight doses of a substance suspected to be crystal meth and two doses of a substance suspected to be heroin. Later, a 22-year-old resident of Tiberias was arrested in the city center.

What Police Found

According to the report, the 22-year-old man was found in possession of 14 doses of a substance suspected to be cocaine, as well as 32 pills suspected of containing MDMA. Both men were questioned on suspicion of possessing drugs not for personal consumption.

Court Decision

On October 22, 2026, the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court extended the detention of the 70-year-old suspect until October 26. The detention of the 22-year-old suspect was extended until October 25. The source does not mention case numbers, the court’s reasoning, or information regarding the filing of indictments.

What this means for you

The extension of detention does not mean that the suspects have been convicted; this is the investigation stage. The source does not mention the final classification of the substances or the course of subsequent proceedings.

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