UAE Customs foils 16.2kg crystal meth smuggling attempt at border

The incident began when customs inspectors became suspicious of the vehicle as it passed through advanced scanning systems, which flagged unusual indicators. This prompted manual inspection teams to conduct a thorough , in cooperation with the Customs and Security Support Department (K9), which specialises in narcotics detection, leading to the discovery of the narcotics.

The seizure reflects the high level of vigilance and extensive field expertise of customs inspectors, as well as ICP’s successful deployment of advanced technologies that enhance the detection of prohibited substances and the counteraction of smuggling attempts across the UAE’s various ports of entry.

In this regard, the General Directorate of Ports Security has recorded 765 seizures of narcotics since the beginning of the year, amounting to approximately 390 kilograms of narcotics and 50,000 narcotic pills.

ICP commended the inspectors for carrying out their duties with professionalism and efficiency, reaffirming its continued commitment to advancing its inspection capabilities to protect society from the dangers of narcotics and to deter any attempts to compromise the security of the UAE, as part of national efforts to safeguard the security and safety of society.

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