Dubai - Their new system thwarted a number of other smuggling attempts.
Published: Mon 30 Apr 2018, 2:45 PM
Updated: Mon 30 Apr 2018, 4:56 PM
Dubai Customs announced 134 drug seizures at Dubai Airports in the first quarter of 2018.
According to a statement, the weight of the seized drugs was 119.6kg compared to 3.8kg in the same period in 2017.
Dubai Customs plays a pivotal role in protecting society and preventing drugs from entering the UAE based on the latest and most advanced technologies and the high level of skills and experience of its staff.
Ibrahim Al Kamali, Director of Passenger Operations at Dubai Customs, said the biggest seizure using the smart inspection system was 25.5kg of marijuana concealed in a passenger's bag.
"The new system has thwarted a number of other smuggling attempts the seizure of 10kg of marijuana and another of 5.4kg of marijuana. A total of 41kg of marijuana was seized since the implementation of this new smart system last March," he added.
Al Kamali noted that cooperation at a federal level is very important to maximise efficiency in protecting the UAE from the perils of drugs following the directives of the UAE leadership.
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