In the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan, a major raid was carried out this week, raising difficult questions: is the area turning into the city’s drug hub? Officers from the Jerusalem District Police, together with Border Police and municipal enforcement teams, stormed caravans used as hiding places and discovered large quantities of suspected dangerous drugs along with cash
Silwan raid: caravans with drugs and hidden cash
During the search, officers uncovered makeshift hiding places inside caravans. They seized suspected drugs in non-personal quantities, including one kilogram of marijuana, more than half a kilogram of hashish, cocaine, and hundreds of ecstasy pills. Significant amounts of cash were also found. At the end of the operation, the caravans themselves were destroyed on site
Drug stash found in caravans: Jerusalem District Police conducted an enforcement operation against drug trafficking in the Silwan neighborhood of East Jerusalem pic.twitter.com/MGHdF4Utup
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Hundreds of ecstasy pills, Hebron resident arrested
A Palestinian resident of Hebron, staying illegally in Israel, was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the drug trade. He was transferred for questioning at the Shalem police station and will face a remand hearing tomorrow. In addition, police seized four vehicles intended for forfeiture, and municipal enforcement officials confiscated several horses that were transferred to the city’s veterinary service
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Jerusalem’s anti-drug fight continues with city cooperation
Against this backdrop, police emphasized that joint service centers operating in East Jerusalem neighborhoods will continue to work both through community engagement and firm enforcement. According to the police, the fight against drug trafficking in Jerusalem is part of an ongoing campaign to track down dealers, destroy criminal infrastructure, and bring suspects to justice. The Silwan operation, supported by Border Police and a canine unit, is seen as another step in strengthening the city’s public security
