Health Ministry and Police Warn Against "Gat Drops" Containing a Dangerous Drug

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The Health Ministry and the police are warning the public against products marketed as "gat drops" as a natural product. Laboratory tests found that the products contain methamphetamine, a synthetic drug with a high potential for addiction.

The products are sold for hundreds of shekels and promise appetite suppression and increased energy. The authorities warn that their consumption may endanger lives, and call on the public to avoid buying them and using them.

Extracts and preparations containing substances derived from the gat plant, including drops, drinks and capsules, are included in the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. Their consumption, marketing and production are prohibited by law, and the authorities ask to report any suspicion of their distribution.