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UAE Customs seizes 16.2 kg of crystal meth hidden in a vehicle tyre at a land border.
WAM
UAE Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle 16.2 kilograms of crystal meth into the country through a land border crossing, WAM reported.
The General Directorate of Ports Security at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) made the seizure. The drugs were hidden inside a vehicle tyre.
What did UAE Customs seize at the border?
UAE Customs seized 16.2 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine at a land border crossing. The drugs were professionally concealed inside the tyre of a vehicle entering the country. Customs inspectors spotted the vehicle after advanced scanning systems flagged unusual indicators, and a manual search confirmed the narcotics.
How did inspectors find the crystal meth?
Inspectors grew suspicious when the vehicle passed through advanced scanning systems. The scans showed unusual indicators, which prompted a closer look.
Manual inspection teams then conducted a thorough search. They found the narcotics with help from the Customs and Security Support Department (K9), which specializes in narcotics detection.
The seizure reflects the vigilance and field expertise of customs inspectors. It also reflects ICP's successful use of advanced technologies to detect prohibited substances and counter smuggling.
How many drug seizures has UAE Customs recorded this year?
Since the start of the year, the General Directorate of Ports Security has recorded 765 narcotics seizures. They involved about 390 kilograms of narcotics and 50,000 narcotic pills.
ICP commended the inspectors for their professionalism and efficiency. It reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inspection capabilities. The aim is to protect society from the dangers of narcotics and deter attempts to compromise the country's security.
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