{"id":77985,"date":"2024-01-29T16:02:42","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T12:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=77985"},"modified":"2024-01-29T16:02:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T12:02:55","slug":"smugglers-tramadol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/latest\/smugglers-tramadol\/","title":{"rendered":"Smugglers Were Caught With 234,000 Tramadol Pills Hidden Within Towels In Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-53\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"927d891f-16d5-4815-a7f7-353a56e0f0ca\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>In Dubai, sneaky smugglers thought they could pull off hiding 234,000 Tramadol pills in towels. Well, they got caught&#8230; and as they should!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full gap-2 items-center justify-center\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-91\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"abd934cd-195f-4a92-b605-a8eb6732e7c7\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Dubai doesn&#8217;t mess around with pill busts\u2014it&#8217;s all about keeping the UAE safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full gap-2 items-center justify-center\">\n<p><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">Get the latest news on your phone, for free!\u00a0<\/i><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\"><a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va96zGxLdQelL5ofh13w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va96zGxLdQelL5ofh13w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Follow Lovin Dubai on WhatsApp here!<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-92\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group\">\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-0.5\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-shadow-stroke flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"w-full pt-2 md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]\">\n<form class=\"stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 last:mb-2 md:mx-4 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<p><!--infeed--><\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/6GeX3jJox9crgR5UWI\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/6GeX3jJox9crgR5UWI\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>This successful operation showcases the vigilance of customs officials in safeguarding against illicit activities<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-57\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"930e49cd-0287-4628-a18c-c52274b0410e\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Dubai Customs scored big by finding 234,000 tramadol tablets hidden in a towel shipment in Jebel Ali and Tecom. Moreover, the officers spotted something off during a routine scan, proving their watchful eyes. Additionally, this win highlights their commitment to keeping things secure. They&#8217;re doubling down on efforts to catch smuggling in the way and keep the region safe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-59\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4a9853f2-bb2d-4c4d-b257-306f612efaba\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<h2>Upon closer examinations, it was uncovered that the painkiller was cleverly hidden within the shipment<\/h2>\n<p>Dubai Customs reported that the shipment originated from an Asian country; however, the specific country remains undisclosed, and no additional details about the seizure were provided. Customs routinely keeps specific case details confidential to prevent compromising ongoing investigations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Officers at the Sea Customs Centers in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/JebelAli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#JebelAli<\/a> and Tecom successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 234,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Tramadol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Tramadol<\/a> pills from an Asian country concealed within a shipment of towels<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DubaiCustoms?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DubaiCustoms<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BorderSecurity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BorderSecurity<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DrugAbuse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DrugAbuse<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/narcotics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#narcotics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Syaj?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Syaj<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Vo8AcgjySj\">pic.twitter.com\/Vo8AcgjySj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u062c\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0643 \u062f\u0628\u064a | Dubai Customs (@DubaiCustoms) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DubaiCustoms\/status\/1751812920709726417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Dubai Customs is always stepping up their game against smugglers with high-tech training and tools<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-69\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"88fb38e3-b24b-4402-a567-b428eab9f82f\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Dubai Customs is serious about keeping smuggling in check. They use high-tech tools like early warning systems, X-ray detection, and well-trained K9 units. These measures work together to swiftly spot and stop potential threats, ensuring the region&#8217;s borders stay secure.<\/p>\n<p>The early warning systems act as vigilant eyes, the X-ray detection ensures thorough inspections, and the skilled K9 units are experts at uncovering hidden items. It&#8217;s a powerful combo that shows Dubai Customs is committed to maintaining safety and thwarting illegal activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"w-full pt-2 md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]\">\n<form class=\"stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 last:mb-2 md:mx-4 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Follow the rules!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-75\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4ebecee4-d847-409f-a26b-ea52cd0340ac\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-77\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b3b76c6c-8089-40b2-90ca-500757658a12\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Tramadol is a powerful pain medication. It should be taken only with a doctor&#8217;s prescription due to potential risks to health and sanity. It&#8217;s classified as a controlled substance in many countries, including the UAE, where it&#8217;s considered a narcotic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">So, a permit is needed from the ministry of health to import.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nSmDdW13ZeA\">Watch The Lovin Dubai Show: Dubai Announces AED500 Million Support For SMEs<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nSmDdW13ZeA?si=TlqXFXmfu6VLu2G3\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/latest\/dubai-customs-foils-aed6-2-million-drug-smuggling-in-an-air-cargo\/\"><em>ALSO READ: Dubai Customs Foils AED6.2 Million Drug Smuggling In An Air Cargo<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Get the latest Dubai news direct to your phone RN!\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Download The Lovin Dubai app for free RIGHT HERE (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">App Store<\/a>) (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">Play Store<\/a>) to get the latest trending stories to your phone.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"newsletter-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lovindubai.us11.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=a9f4ce5f4cf42df02a2fcfd19&amp;id=584330a937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to our Newsletter.<\/h2>\n<p>Get the best of your city straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"article-author-meta-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In Dubai, sneaky smugglers thought they could pull off hiding 234,000 Tramadol pills in towels. Well, they got caught&#8230; and as they should! Dubai doesn&#8217;t mess around with pill busts\u2014it&#8217;s all about keeping the UAE safe. 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Well, they got caught&#8230; and as they should!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full gap-2 items-center justify-center\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-91\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"abd934cd-195f-4a92-b605-a8eb6732e7c7\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Dubai doesn&#8217;t mess around with pill busts\u2014it&#8217;s all about keeping the UAE safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full gap-2 items-center justify-center\">\n<p><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">Get the latest news on your phone, for free!\u00a0<\/i><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\"><a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va96zGxLdQelL5ofh13w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va96zGxLdQelL5ofh13w\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Follow Lovin Dubai on WhatsApp here!<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-92\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group\">\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-0.5\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-shadow-stroke flex h-6 w-6 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"w-full pt-2 md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]\">\n<form class=\"stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 last:mb-2 md:mx-4 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"embed_block","embed_item":"<p><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/6GeX3jJox9crgR5UWI\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/6GeX3jJox9crgR5UWI\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h2>This successful operation showcases the vigilance of customs officials in safeguarding against illicit activities<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-57\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"930e49cd-0287-4628-a18c-c52274b0410e\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Dubai Customs scored big by finding 234,000 tramadol tablets hidden in a towel shipment in Jebel Ali and Tecom. Moreover, the officers spotted something off during a routine scan, proving their watchful eyes. Additionally, this win highlights their commitment to keeping things secure. They&#8217;re doubling down on efforts to catch smuggling in the way and keep the region safe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-59\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4a9853f2-bb2d-4c4d-b257-306f612efaba\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<h2>Upon closer examinations, it was uncovered that the painkiller was cleverly hidden within the shipment<\/h2>\n<p>Dubai Customs reported that the shipment originated from an Asian country; however, the specific country remains undisclosed, and no additional details about the seizure were provided. Customs routinely keeps specific case details confidential to prevent compromising ongoing investigations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"embed_block","embed_item":"<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Officers at the Sea Customs Centers in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/JebelAli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#JebelAli<\/a> and Tecom successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 234,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Tramadol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Tramadol<\/a> pills from an Asian country concealed within a shipment of towels<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DubaiCustoms?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DubaiCustoms<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BorderSecurity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BorderSecurity<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DrugAbuse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DrugAbuse<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/narcotics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#narcotics<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Syaj?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Syaj<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Vo8AcgjySj\">pic.twitter.com\/Vo8AcgjySj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u062c\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0643 \u062f\u0628\u064a | Dubai Customs (@DubaiCustoms) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DubaiCustoms\/status\/1751812920709726417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 29, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h2>Dubai Customs is always stepping up their game against smugglers with high-tech training and tools<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-69\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"88fb38e3-b24b-4402-a567-b428eab9f82f\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Dubai Customs is serious about keeping smuggling in check. They use high-tech tools like early warning systems, X-ray detection, and well-trained K9 units. These measures work together to swiftly spot and stop potential threats, ensuring the region&#8217;s borders stay secure.<\/p>\n<p>The early warning systems act as vigilant eyes, the X-ray detection ensures thorough inspections, and the skilled K9 units are experts at uncovering hidden items. It&#8217;s a powerful combo that shows Dubai Customs is committed to maintaining safety and thwarting illegal activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"w-full pt-2 md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]\">\n<form class=\"stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 last:mb-2 md:mx-4 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h2>Follow the rules!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-75\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4ebecee4-d847-409f-a26b-ea52cd0340ac\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-yzexv-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-77\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b3b76c6c-8089-40b2-90ca-500757658a12\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>Tramadol is a powerful pain medication. It should be taken only with a doctor&#8217;s prescription due to potential risks to health and sanity. It&#8217;s classified as a controlled substance in many countries, including the UAE, where it&#8217;s considered a narcotic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">So, a permit is needed from the ministry of health to import.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nSmDdW13ZeA\">Watch The Lovin Dubai Show: Dubai Announces AED500 Million Support For SMEs<\/a><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"embed_block","embed_item":"<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nSmDdW13ZeA?si=TlqXFXmfu6VLu2G3\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/latest\/dubai-customs-foils-aed6-2-million-drug-smuggling-in-an-air-cargo\/\"><em>ALSO READ: Dubai Customs Foils AED6.2 Million Drug Smuggling In An Air Cargo<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Get the latest Dubai news direct to your phone RN!\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Download The Lovin Dubai app for free RIGHT HERE (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">App Store<\/a>) (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">Play Store<\/a>) to get the latest trending stories to your phone.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"newsletter-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lovindubai.us11.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=a9f4ce5f4cf42df02a2fcfd19&amp;id=584330a937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to our Newsletter.<\/h2>\n<p>Get the best of your city straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"article-author-meta-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n"}],"legacy_image":"","legacy_full_image":"","type_of_video":"Self Hosted","lovin_video_link":false,"lovin_video_link_webm":false,"video_thumbnail":false,"disable_lovin_hearts":false,"lovin_heart_title":"","show_sponsor":false,"sponsor_name_copy":"","sponsor_image":false,"sponsor_name":"","sponsor_content":"","sponsor_website":"","sponsor_facebook":"","sponsor_twitter":"","sponsor_tiktok":"","sponsor_instagram":"","enable_reveal_feature":false,"reveal_image":false,"featured_for_app":false,"legacy_meta_tags":"","is_guest_user":false,"episode_number":"","embed_code":"","episode_introduction":"","shorten_deep_link":"https:\/\/lovin.go.link\/1soN2"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4375"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=77985"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77985\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=77985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=77985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=77985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}