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Israeli police have arrested a southern resident in his 40s on suspicion of involvement in introducing sedative substances into fruit pouches intended for infants. The suspect was detained on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into the contamination of baby food products.

The arrested individual is scheduled to appear before a judge on Tuesday for a hearing on the extension of his detention. Police are currently investigating the possibility of additional suspects involved in the incident.

This case represents a serious public health concern affecting the safety of infant nutrition products. Authorities have not yet disclosed the scope of potentially affected products or the number of infants who may have consumed the contaminated items.

Source: Ynet