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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
‘Most heinous form of genocide': Penang group demands UN probe after narcotics founds in Gaza food aid
GEORGE TOWN, June 28 — Penang4Palestine has condemned the discovery of oxycodone pills hidden in flour packets distributed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an aid centre reportedly backed by the United States and Israel. Its chairman, M.S. Anuar Mahmod, said Penang4Palestine was deeply concerned over the matter, adding that at least four testimonies had reported the shocking discovery. 'A local pharmacist from Gaza described it as 'the most heinous form of genocide', while a local doctor claimed it was being used as 'a tool to destroy the consciousness of our society'. 'This discovery is alarming because oxycodone is a strong and highly addictive painkiller that can cause hallucinations and respiratory problems,' he said in a statement today. Anuar said the incident clearly reflected an abuse of humanitarian aid and amounted to a death trap through the mixing of illicit substances into basic food items. Therefore, he said Penang4Palestine was demanding an urgent investigation by the United Nations (UN) and international human rights groups into GHF and all parties involved. Earlier, Gaza authorities had called for an international investigation after oxycodone pills were discovered in flour packages distributed by GHF, a US-Israeli-backed organisation. The Gaza government media office, in a statement, said at least four residents had reported discovering the pills in food aid packages, and several witnesses believed the narcotic substance may have been crushed or mixed into the flour. — Bernama
The Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Sun
Penang4Palestine condemns oxycodone-laced flour for Gaza
GEORGE TOWN: Penang4Palestine has strongly condemned the discovery of oxycodone pills hidden in flour packets distributed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an aid organisation allegedly supported by the US and Israel. M.S. Anuar Mahmod, chairman of Penang4Palestine, expressed deep concern over the incident, citing at least four testimonies confirming the shocking find. A Gaza pharmacist described it as 'the most heinous form of genocide,' while a local doctor claimed it was being used as 'a tool to destroy the consciousness of our society.' Oxycodone, a potent and highly addictive painkiller, can cause severe side effects, including hallucinations and respiratory issues. Anuar labelled the act a blatant misuse of humanitarian aid, turning essential food supplies into a potential death trap. Penang4Palestine has called for an immediate investigation by the United Nations and global human rights bodies into GHF and all involved parties. Earlier, Gaza authorities urged an international probe after multiple residents reported finding the narcotic substance in food aid packages. Some witnesses suspect the pills may have been crushed and mixed into the flour.
The Star
a day ago
- Health
- The Star
Penang4Palestine condemns discovery of oxycodone in flour packets for Gaza
GEORGE TOWN: Penang4Palestine condemns the discovery of oxycodone pills hidden in flour packets distributed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an aid centre reportedly backed by the United States and Israel. Its chairman, MS Anuar Mahmod, said Penang4Palestine was deeply concerned over the matter, adding that at least four testimonies had reported the shocking discovery. "A local pharmacist from Gaza described it as 'the most heinous form of genocide', while a local doctor claimed it was being used as 'a tool to destroy the consciousness of our society'. "This discovery is alarming because oxycodone is a strong and highly addictive painkiller that can cause hallucinations and respiratory problems," he said in a statement Saturday (June 28). Anuar said the incident clearly reflected an abuse of humanitarian aid and amounted to a death trap through the mixing of illicit substances into basic food items. Therefore, he said Penang4Palestine was demanding an urgent investigation by the United Nations (UN) and international human rights groups into GHF and all parties involved. Earlier, Gaza authorities had called for an international investigation after oxycodone pills were discovered in flour packages distributed by GHF, a US-Israeli-backed organisation. The Gaza government media office, in a statement, said at least four residents had reported discovering the pills in food aid packages, and several witnesses believed the narcotic substance may have been crushed or mixed into the flour. - Bernama
