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Elisha Chaibatov seen in a court before his release from jail on August 2, 2018. (Screen capture: Channel 10 news)
August 2, 2018, 2:57 pm
Man freed after 11 years as High Court quashes murder conviction
Elisha Chaibatov was found guilty as a result of testimony of police informer who shared his cell and used heroin with him for 5 weeks
By TOI staff
Illustrative photo of drugs (Orel Cohen /Flash90)
January 10, 2018, 3:14 pm
New Iran drug law saves thousands from the noose
Most convicted drug traffickers will see death sentences commuted to jail terms of 25 to 30 years
By AFP
An Iranian man smoking opium in Kerman, Iran. (CC BY-SA hypertornado, Flickr)
June 25, 2017, 6:54 pm
Number of drug addicts in Iran doubles in six years
Opium still ranks as most heavily consumed narcotic in Islamic Republic due to proximity to poppy powerhouse Afghanistan
By AFP
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan speaks during a conference, March 28, 2017. (Roy Alima/Flash90)
April 26, 2017, 7:26 pm
Minister insists PTSD-struck veteran be jailed for cannabis use
Rejecting appeal by fellow Likud MK over 7-month prison sentence, Gilad Erdan says defendant has a long criminal history
By Stuart Winer
The scene of a car crash in which two women and a young girl were killed, August 2, 2016 (Magen David Adom)
August 14, 2016, 3:13 pm
Trucker was on heroin when he crashed, killing 3 — indictment
Kamal Diab charged with manslaughter over August 3 incident, when he ran a red light and plowed into a car
By Stuart Winer
Illustrative: Cannabis leaves (Yossi Zamir/ Flash90)
April 27, 2015, 12:01 pm
Man caught with 76 pot plants
Cannabis and poppy found in the home of Hadera resident known to police for past drug offenses
By Rahel Jaskow
In this Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 photo, drug addicts sleep in their chairs at drop in center and shelter, south of Tehran, Iran. (AP/Ebrahim Noroozi)
February 12, 2015, 9:48 pm
Drug abuse in Iran on rise despite executions, police raids
Officials say more than 2.2 million of the country’s 80 million citizens are addicted to hard drugs
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI
The Taba border crossing between Israel and Egypt (photo credit: Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
September 12, 2014, 12:20 pm
Police score major heroin bust on Egypt border
NIS 1,000,000 worth of drugs uncovered in vehicle attempting to exit Israel at the Taba crossing
By TOI staff
Peaches Geldof arrives at the BRIT Awards 2014 at the O2 Arena in London on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014. (Photo credit: Jon Furniss Photography/Invision/AP)
May 1, 2014, 2:55 pm
Peaches Geldof died of heroin overdose, report says
Coroner set to testify regarding model’s cause of death at hearing Thursday
By AFP
This Oct. 15, 2013 file photo shows Billy Joel at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 12th Annual "An Enduring Vision" benefit gala in New York, NY (photo credit: AP/Carlo Allegri/Invision)
April 29, 2014, 2:31 am
Billy Joel opens up about Judaism, heroin
During wide-ranging interview with Howard Stern, the 64-year-old ‘piano man’ is serenaded by artists singing his iconic songs
By Mesfin Fekadu
A makeshift memorial is seen, Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, outside the building where the body of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found in New York. Hoffman, 46, was found dead Sunday in his apartment. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
February 6, 2014, 4:50 pm
Suspected heroin dealer had Hoffman’s phone number
Musician Robert Vineberg faces felony charges; long-time friend David Bar Katz sues National Enquirer for falsifying interview
By AP and TOI staff
A woman snorts coke in the toilet of a Jerusalem bar. (illustrative photo credit: Michal Fattal/Flash90)
October 19, 2013, 8:28 pm
As cocaine’s popularity rises, Israel’s significance in global drug trade grows
Major drug routes passing through the country en route from Africa to Europe cater to white-collar thrill-seekers as drug money continues to finance terrorism
By Yifa Yaakov
June 1, 2013, 2:56 pm
Lou Reed recovering after liver transplant
71-year-old rock icon’s wife, Laurie Anderson, says he ‘was dying’ before operation
The village of Ghajar (photo credit: Hamad Almakt/Flash90)
September 1, 2012, 11:41 am
$600,000 drugs deal thwarted on Lebanese border
Ghajar resident caught throwing money over fence, receiving package containing heroin and possibly cocaine in return
By Yifa Yaakov
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