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- Authorities, elite K9 Unit intercept shipment before it crosses border
LONDON: Counter-narcotics authorities in the UAE successfully thwarted a smuggling attempt involving psychotropic substances at a seaport on Tuesday.
Dubai Customs foiled the attempt to smuggle 147.4 kg of narcotics and psychotropic substances at one of the city’s key seaports, the Emirates News Agency reported.
Authorities said that criminals had concealed the substances within cargo, and that the drugs had been intercepted, with the help of the elite K9 Unit, before they crossed Dubai’s border.
Dubai Customs has reaffirmed its strong commitment to national security and fighting transnational crime, the WAM added. The street value of the seized narcotics was estimated at tens of thousands of US dollars.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, said: “(The) successful foiling of this smuggling attempt is a testament to our commitment to national security and the protection of our economy.
“This milestone reflects the ongoing advancement of our customs framework — one that integrates advanced technologies, skilled personnel, and proactive strategies to secure our borders.”
Abdulla Mohammed Busenad, the director general of Dubai Customs, said: “(Inspectors’) work is critical in safeguarding our land, sea, and air borders.”
He added that advanced training and innovative technologies had helped effectively detect and prevent smuggling attempts.
