The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court on Tuesday extended the remand of a suspect from southern Israel arrested on suspicion of introducing anesthetic drugs into baby food at a Jerusalem daycare, according to The Zioneer. Police allege the suspect was 'involved in intentionally poisoning infants.' The suspect was arrested at his home, searched, and transferred for investigation. He was examined at a psychiatric hospital and found fit for detention.
The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court on Tuesday extended the remand of a 40-year-old suspect from southern Israel by six days, as police now allege the suspect was "involved in intentionally poisoning infants." The suspect was arrested at his home on Monday, where a search was conducted, and was later transferred for investigation. He was examined at a psychiatric hospital and found fit for detention.
The case stems from the contamination of baby puree products with sedative drugs, which hospitalized several infants in Jerusalem last month. The investigation began after four toddlers were admitted to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital with benzodiazepine poisoning in mid-June, as The Zioneer reported on June 17. Police subsequently expanded the probe, and on Monday, Aug 31, a suspect was arrested on suspicion of deliberately introducing anesthetic drugs into baby food at a daycare facility in Jerusalem, as The Zioneer reported at 18:51 Jerusalem.
The Zioneer previously reported that sedative drugs were detected in baby food sold in Israel, and that police were investigating the possibility that the drugs were deliberately injected into individual jars sold at two supermarket branches. The suspect's laptop reportedly contained videos, though their content has not been disclosed.
The investigation remains ongoing. Police are examining the possibility of additional suspects, and the suspect's motive has not been established.
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