34 million narcotic pills seized by Dubai Customs

34 million narcotic pills seized by Dubai Customs

Dubai: In an operation dubbed “Double Strike”, Sea Customs Centers Management at Dubai Customs thwarted the smuggling of 32.8 million narcotic pills hidden in a shipment coming from an Asian country, containing foodstuff and medical equipment at Jebel Ali & TECOM Customs Center. Inspectors were also able to seize 1.2 million captagon pills, weighing 227.88 kg coming from an Asian country to Deira Wharfage Customs Center. The Smart Customs Submarines were used to uncover this haul. Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation applauded the success of this operation and thanked the teams of Dubai Customs for their dedication and efficiency. “We work together to ensure highest level of security at our ports, whilst facilitating trade, not only locally, but also internationally,” said bin Sulayem. “Dubai Customs went this far thanks to their professional training plans and continuous development of their inspection and tracking technologies using the latest AI breakthroughs. This all fits in within a wider vision to fulfill the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.” For his part,