The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) said customs inspectors at Zayed International Airport have foiled an attempt to smuggle cocaine into the country after a passenger arriving from an African country was found carrying narcotics concealed inside his body.
Authorities said the operation was carried out by the General Directorate of Ports in coordination with the national anti-narcotics agency as part of efforts to strengthen airport security and combat drug trafficking.
Customs inspection teams reportedly detected “precise indicators of suspicion” during routine checks on the passenger, prompting further advanced screening before he was transferred to a hospital for examination.
Medical tests later confirmed the presence of foreign objects inside the passenger’s intestines.
Officials said the operation led to the extraction of 100 capsules containing cocaine, with a total weight of 1,418 grams.
The suspect was turned over to the relevant authorities after legal procedures were completed, and the seized illegal drugs were confiscated, the ICP said.
