Authorities in Fujairah have successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle heroin concealed within a large quantity of dietary supplements.
In a statement, the General Directorate of Ports at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) said customs inspection at Fujairah International Airport apprehended a passenger attempting to enter the UAE with the consignment.
Upon inspection of the passenger's luggage, officers discovered a large consignment of dietary supplements. This included 100 containers holding 6,000 supplement capsules and 70 bags of powdered dietary supplements.
Advanced testing of these supplements revealed the presence of narcotic heroin within the capsules, prompting immediate initiation of legal proceedings.
The Authority highlighted that the successful thwarting of this smuggling attempt serves as a testament to the vigilance and expertise of customs inspection officers at airports.
They also reaffirmed the critical role of modern smart devices in detecting narcotics in significantly contributing to community safety and bolstering efforts in the fight against smuggling.

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