UAE authorities have foiled a major drug trafficking operation. Wam
UAE authorities have foiled a major drug trafficking operation. Wam
Anti-narcotics body joins forces with police across the Emirates to seize illicit substances before they hit streets
The National
June 16, 2026
Authorities in the UAE have made a series of arrests and seized large quantities of illicit drugs after dismantling a criminal network operating across the country.
The National Anti-Narcotics Authority and Ras Al Khaimah Police took action after being alerted to a haul of narcotic substances being stashed at an unspecified location in the Emirates.
Teams swiftly launched search and investigation operations that led to the arrest of two members of the gang as they were attempting to move some of the drugs.
The pair admitted during questioning that they had been instructed to distribute the drugs by an overseas suspect believed to have been leading the plot.
After extensive investigations and surveillance of the site, authorities arrested a further 11 suspects linked to the drugs ring.
Another 10 arrests were made during police raids in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ajman, in which various quantities of narcotics and psychotropic substances were seized.
Authorities also uncovered another storage site containing large amounts of marijuana, hashish oil and synthetic cannabinoid papers.
The Federal Narcotics Prosecution formed a team to conduct investigations and take legal action. The confiscated materials were sent for forensic examination.
Authorities said the nationwide operation demonstrated the high level of preparedness and co-ordination between public prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in fighting organised crime.
Updated:
June 16, 2026, 5:20 PM
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The NationalState / PublicCenter5 days agoUAE authorities have arrested multiple individuals and seized significant quantities of illicit drugs following the disruption of a nationwide drug trafficking network. The National Anti-Narcotics Authority collaborated with local police forces across several Emirates to dismantle the operation. Investigations revealed that two suspects were attempting to transport drugs under instructions from an overseas individual suspected of orchestrating the plot. Further arrests were made in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ajman, where additional narcotics were confiscated. A second storage facility was found to含
Bias read (Center): The article reports on law enforcement actions against a drug trafficking network without apparent ideological framing or biased language. It focuses on factual details such as the number of arrests, locations involved, and types of drugs seized. No explicit political commentary or partisan emphasis
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