Dubai: 5,300kg of narcotic, psychotropic substances destroyed

Dubai's Public Prosecution has destroyed 5,300 kilogrammes of narcotics and psychotropic substances.

Hamad Al-Khalifi, First Public Advocate and Head of the Disposal of Seizures and Findings Committee, has said that the seized substances belonged to criminals who are now serving their sentences.

He added that the substances were destroyed after all legal procedures were completed according to the special requirements of the Public Prosecution in the judgements. The public prosecution used a method to ensure quick and accurate of implementation and observed the highest standards of security, public health and safety, and environment preservation.

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