Authorities in Dubai have prevented more than 413,000 illegal Captagon pills from entering the UAE.
The shipment, which amounted to more than AED 2 million worth of drugs, was being closely tracked since its departure from an Asian port.
It was seized at the Jebel Ali and Tecom Customs Centre after cooperation between various customs departments.
Authorities say the alertness of inspection officers coupled with the use of new technology led to the seizure of the pills.
Traffic upgrades at Dubai’s Al Qiyadah Intersection to cut peak-hour delays
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented a series of traffic improvements at Al Qiyadah Intersection, aimed at easing congestion and improving traffic flow.
More than 13,000 e-scooters seized in Dubai traffic crackdown
Dubai Police has seized 13,657 electric scooters over the past eight months for traffic violations, as part of ongoing campaigns to improve road safety.
UAE, US Presidents review regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump have discussed developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to address them.
UAE thwarts cyberattacks from Iran amid regional disruptions
The UAE has foiled cyberattacks from Iran and its affiliates despite claims it lacks internet services, said Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council.
Sharjah ruler approves AED 20,000 living allowance for government staff
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved monthly living allowance of AED 20,000 for 17,776 government workers and other groups from September.
Sharjah Police arrests man accused of murdering sisters
A man has been arrested in Sharjah in connection with the murder of two sisters in a residential apartment following a dispute.
Fire contained at warehouse in Abu Dhabi's Al Mafraq industrial area
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have successfully contained a fire that broke out at a warehouse in Al Mafraq industrial area on Thursday morning.
UAE university students to get free access to 'Google AI Plus'
University students can get free access to 'Google AI Plus' for a year, under the "AI for All" initiative launched by the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office and Google in 2024.
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