Dubai Police have foiled a major smuggling attempt into the country. The drug haul of 500 kilograms of cocaine estimated to be worth AED 500 million ($136m were concealed in a cargo container.
During the operation which was codenamed ‘Scorpion’, the force made the region’s largest drug seizure.
A Middle Eastern gang member was arrested for acting as an intermediary inside the country for an international drug syndicate.
Lt. Gen. Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, said Op’ Scorpion’ highlighted their commitment to combat all types of transitional organised crimes and bringing their perpetrators to justice.
The drug haul was made after a suspect was placed under close surveillance round the clock before his place was raided and the arrest made.
Acting on a security tip on an international drug syndicate attempting to smuggle a huge amount of pure cocaine hidden in a cargo container into a seaport with the assistance of a Middle Eastern accomplice in the emirate, Dubai police swung into action and made the seizure.
