A group of senior doctors selling medical marijuana licenses online in Israel were arrested by police on Monday, reported the Jerusalem Post. Israeli police arrested or arrested around 15 suspects who were working illegally in 20 locations.

The investigation has been ongoing for about a year, when police first became aware of a so-called “Telegram channel” that was selling medical marijuana licenses to people with no medical history. The national cyber unit Lahav 433 was responsible for the investigation. to catch a network of doctors and intermediaries who manufactured and sold the licenses for thousands of shekels each (1000 shekels equals US$294).

In addition, the illegal network also sold license renewals and approvals for higher dosages. The criminal network is predicted to have escaped with a total of more than 17 million NIS ($6 million). The network has also been used to buy marijuana and sell it at a higher price.

The report also revealed that a company was helping clients dream up cover stories to get licenses for illegal marijuana. The company helped those interested in licensing obtain the necessary medical papers and taught them what excuses to use to get a recommendation for marijuana use.

What’s next?

The doctors and others involved in the illegal MMJ activities face charges including corruption and corruption, breach of trust, fraud, drug trafficking and supply, aggravated counterfeiting and criminal offenses under the Income Tax Ordinance.

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