"The blonde got behind the wheel": Secret surveillance exposes mother who involved daughters in drug trafficking
A mother of two is accused of running a sophisticated drug distribution network across northern Israel. Investigators revealed she made deliveries even during rocket barrages, often bringing her teenage daughters along to her "work."
"Look, the blonde got behind the wheel. Two figures in the vehicle. They are starting to pull out." A woman in her 50s operated one of the fastest and most efficient delivery services in the north. She reached dozens of kibbutzim, moshavim, and cities—even during the most turbulent days of the war—outperforming professional delivery services. However, as the Northern District Police investigation revealed, this service was a front for drug distribution.
According to the indictment, the woman sold drugs across a vast area of the north, often with her minor daughters in the car. "This is one of the most extensive drug trafficking cases I have ever encountered," says Chief Sergeant Mor Asaraf, head of the crime investigation team at the Beit She'an police.
Technological investigation
Following a two-month investigation, police dismantled the defendant's mobile device and were stunned by the scope of her activity. "She operated from the northern border to Haifa and the Krayot. Evidence shows she made deliveries while the north was under fire, literally endangering the lives of her minor daughters who accompanied her," Asaraf noted.
Intelligence regarding drug activity in the Emek HaMa'ayanot and Gilboa kibbutzim first emerged in May. Surveillance teams identified that in most deals, a daughter was sitting in the front seat.
Arrest and charges
On July 12, the suspect was arrested near Kibbutz Sarid with her teenage daughter. Police seized approximately 4 kg of cannabis and cannabis oil, pre-packaged for distribution. Authorities estimate her monthly earnings reached tens of thousands of shekels.
Telegram analysis revealed she used groups like "Carlos the Cat" or "The Empire," promising delivery within 30–40 minutes. To hide her identity, she frequently wore different wigs.
An indictment was filed at the Tiberias Magistrate's Court on 11 counts, including drug trafficking, conspiracy, and inciting a minor to commit an offense. Defense attorneys Ben Maoz and Eden Amos stated: "The police inflated a 'balloon' with dramatic declarations that has now burst. The indictment involves only isolated, small-volume sales, and we are confident the full factual picture will emerge in court."
