{"id":72582,"date":"2023-09-18T14:09:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T10:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=72582"},"modified":"2023-09-18T14:09:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T10:09:59","slug":"dubai-customs-foils-aed6-2-million-drug-smuggling-in-an-air-cargo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/latest\/dubai-customs-foils-aed6-2-million-drug-smuggling-in-an-air-cargo\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Customs Foils AED6.2 Million Drug Smuggling In An Air Cargo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dubai Customs authorities have successfully thwarted a major drug smuggling attempt at Dubai International Airport, seizing narcotics valued at AED 6.2 million hidden within an air cargo shipment. The operation, a testament to the agency’s vigilance and commitment to maintaining the security of its borders, resulted into the handover of the goods & individuals to the General Department of Narcotics Control at the Dubai Police General Headquarters.<\/p>\n

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The Dubai Customs Intelligence Department’s specialized team became suspicious of two shipments from an Asian country, leading to the unfolding of the operation<\/h2>\n
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According to WAM<\/a>, through their thorough examination, they discovered that the initial shipment, consisting of 20 parcels, was hiding 460 kilograms of narcotics and restricted pharmaceuticals, with an estimated market value of around AED 1 million.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Dubai Customs foils massive drug smuggling operation#WamNews<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/GZo83REtt2<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/di708nVHez<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) September 17, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n