A new criminal case is currently occupying the Jerusalem District of the Israel Police, following the arrest last week by Oz Station officers of a 28-year-old Modi'in resident, the son of a well-known singer in Israel, on suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking and distribution. The arrest was carried out following a routine vehicle inspection, during which officers detected a dominant smell of drugs emanating from the car, leading to a comprehensive legal search. During the search, a significant quantity of suspected cannabis was uncovered, totaling approximately 1.1 kilograms, which, according to reports, was divided into dozens of small bags intended for distribution.
Police sources noted that during the initial roadside check, officers were unaware of the driver's identity as the son of a known public figure, and the operation was conducted as part of the ongoing proactive fight by law enforcement against drug distribution in major cities. Following the seizure, the suspect was brought before a judge, where police requested a remand to allow for further necessary investigative actions. The judge granted the request and extended the detention until October 2, 2026.
According to sources familiar with the investigation, the police are working to identify the suspect's clients, with investigators from the Oz Station pointing to the existence of incriminating evidence that they believe justifies a future indictment. Conversely, the suspect's legal situation remains complex, as he has chosen at this stage to exercise his right to silence and has refused to provide investigators with the access code to his mobile phone. The police continue to emphasize that the manner in which the material was divided into small bags serves as a key indicator directing the investigation toward crimes of trafficking and distribution rather than mere self-possession. It should be noted that this is a preliminary stage of the criminal proceedings, and the suspicions against the young man have not yet been adjudicated in court, with the investigation expected to continue in the coming days.