Telegrass

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Telegrass was a cannabis distribution network in Israel with over 200,000 members. It used the messaging application Telegram, which offers encrypted messaging features. [1] The network enabled anonymous cannabis delivery and provided an option for users to rate the products and the vendors. [2] [3]

It was estimated that Telegrass generated revenues of 60 million NIS monthly. According to Haaretz , there were more than 70,000 Telegrass users and over 1,300 dealers, with numbers constantly increasing. [4] The Times of Israel reported that there are over 100,000 registered users. Telegrass was founded by Amos Silver, a 33-year-old Israeli activist. [5]

In March 2019, the Israeli and Ukrainian police arrested the leaders of Telegrass, including the CEO. [6] [7] Silver was extradited to Israel in August 2019. [8] [9]

Telegrass ceased operations on 23 July 2023. [10]

References

  1. ↑ Barreiro Jr, Victor (2019-03-13). "Messaging app dope-dealing ring busted in Israel". Rappler . Agence France-Presse . Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  2. ↑ Cannabis magazine
  3. ↑ Cannabis magazine
  4. ↑ haaretz.com 'It's Like Uber, but for Weed': Meet the Man Who Revolutionized Israel's Pot Trade
  5. ↑ timeout.com The need for weed: an interview with Telegrass' very own Amos Silver
  6. ↑ "Telegrass operators arrested in massive police arrest operation - Israel News - Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post. 12 March 2019.
  7. ↑ Breiner, Josh (12 March 2019). "Israel Police Arrest Top Members of Telegrass Online Drug Ring". Haaretz.
  8. ↑ “Telegrass founder extradited to Israel after being arrested in Ukraine”, The Jerusalem Post 18 August 2019 (jpost.com)
  9. ↑ Grasshopper Delivery
  10. ↑ "Telegrass page, announcement about the closure of Telegrass, on Facebook, 23 July 2023". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
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