Seeing The Message Behind The Actions Of Israeli Legalization Activists Spread Cannabis With Drones

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JAKARTA - A drone or drone dropped packages containing marijuana over the main square of Tel Aviv, Israel. The package was distributed after activist groups tried to legalize marijuana in Israel. There is a message trying to convey.

The action of throwing marijuana packages was carried out by the group as a promise of a struggle for the availability of free cannabis in the future. Two people were arrested for this action.

Launched by Reuters on Friday, September 4, the drone flew around Rabun Square. The two people arrested were those who operated the drone.

"The time has come," said pro-legalization group Green Drone via Telegram message, citing a website that is often used for street protests and political demonstrations.

"Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No. Green Drone sends you free marijuana from the sky," he added.

This action also demonstrates the vision of the legalization group regarding a legal marijuana distribution system called "rain marijuana". "We launched the 'cannabis rain.' Project."

"(The project) will include weekly deliveries to various parts of the country consisting of one kilogram of cannabis divided into two gram free bags."

The mastermind behind the operation also discussed the key threat that the government will implement in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The message also explained that the situation "requires thinking out of the box and finding new ways to bring marijuana to consumers."

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- איתי בלומנטל Itay Blumental (@ItayBlumental) September 3, 2020

The Maariv news website, which carries photos of the drones dropping the packages, said passersby picked up several packages before police arrived. Footage shows pedestrians walking through busy traffic to pick up packets of marijuana that have fallen on the road.

Currently medicinal use of marijuana is permitted in Israel. However its use for recreational purposes is illegal. A bill decriminalizing marijuana was proposed this year, along with a legal basis for legalizing marijuana for adult users. The legislature voted to advance both of them for preliminary reading.

In May, Israel gave approval to export medical cannabis, paving the way for sales overseas, where the government is expected to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Marijuana is not new in Israel either. An ancient biblical tribe in Israel likely used marijuana to produce hallucinogenic effects as part of cult rituals.

Recent research has identified a cannabis resin in change at a temple built around 750 BC.