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Dubai Police arrest ‘billionaire’ drug trafficker Othman El Ballouti
Dubai Police arrest one of the world’s most wanted men, said to be worth billions
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Dubai drug smugglers busted with 50kg of crystal meth in coffee machines and 251kg of marijuana in scuba tanks
Dubai Customs thwart major drug-smuggling attempts, seize crystal meth and marijuana
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Dubai Police identify 16 new drugs in two years
The detrimental effects of these substances was highlighted including increased heart rate, seizures and hallucinations
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi seizes 48 tonnes of drugs from Asian national
During the surveillance, Abu Dhabi authorities managed to detain the suspect while they were in the process of establishing a storage facility for the drugs
Cayman Islands
Gigi Hadid arrested in Cayman Islands for alleged drug possession
The arrest happened at Owen Roberts International Airport, and both women were released on bail, according to local media reports
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Dubai Customs thwarts $310m meth shipment to Japan
Dubai authorities support Japan in defence against major drug-trafficking operation
Captagon pills
Oman drug bust: International gang arrested with 6mn Captagon pills
The General Administration for Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances has arrested an international drug smuggling network
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UAE drug smugglers thwarted by authorities
UAE authorities stop nine smuggling attempts to bring drugs in to country
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UAE drug bust: Sharjah Police seize six narcotics plants growing in flat
The incident was reported to Sharjah Police by the building supervisor
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UAE food delivery drivers busted for selling drugs
The gang of seven attempted to sell 7604 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 494 grams of hashish, and 297 of marijuana cigarettes for promotion
Ajman
UAE $6.4m drugs bust: 120kg of marijuana, 3m Captagon pills, 24 arrests
UAE police swoop to stop Black Bags drugs gang
Canada
Dubai Police aid in historic opium drug bust
The authorities in collaboration with the Canadian force announced the seizure of 2,500 kilograms of opium
culture and society
AB Investigates: The Middle East’s drug problem
The unique geographic location very close to the Golden Crescent or Drug Belt, an extreme economic profile and diverse demography of the Gulf region, provides an interesting background for examining whether the global challenge of substance abuse has encroached on this region.
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Police arrest dealers selling drugs through social media
Two men of Arabic origin were found with illegal tablets, listed as controlled over-the-counter substances, worth $15,000