UAE Ministry Of Interior Targets International Drug Trafficking Network Dismantled By Sharjah Police

Sharjah Police have dismantled a drug trafficking network operating between Canada and Spain. This complex operation spanned from Toronto to Spanish ports and UAE shores. Authorities seized 131 kilograms of narcotics and psychoactive substances. Seven suspects were arrested in the UAE, including an Arab national who used his family as a cover for smuggling activities.

The investigation began when authorities noticed a suspicious Arab individual frequently entering the UAE with his family. Surveillance of his activities and meetings with local contacts led to the capture of the network members. Anti-narcotics teams executed strategic ambushes to apprehend the suspects involved.

The main suspect confessed to playing a significant role in the smuggling operation, collaborating with his wife and using "geo-location drops" to hide and distribute drugs. As the investigation unfolded, five additional suspects of Asian nationality were arrested. Evidence confirmed their involvement in receiving, promoting, and distributing narcotics within the network.

Intelligence reports uncovered a maritime smuggling route connecting Toronto's port in Canada to Malaga in Spain, eventually reaching a UAE port. Authorities intercepted a new shipment hidden in a container filled with auto spare parts, registered under one suspect's name.

The total seizure included 131 kilograms of narcotics and psychoactive substances, along with 9,945 capsules of controlled medication. Tools and devices used for promotion and geolocation concealment were also confiscated. The arrested individuals were referred to judicial authorities for further legal action.

The Ministry of Interior (MoI), working with foreign counterparts, continues efforts to dismantle the international extension of this ring. Brigadier Majid Sultan Al Asam, Director of Anti-Narcotics at Sharjah Police, stated that counter-narcotics teams are well-prepared to address drug threats as part of a comprehensive national strategy.

UAE's Strategic Approach Against Drug Trafficking

Brigadier Abdulrahman Al Owais, Deputy Director-General of Federal Drug Control and Chair of the Anti-Narcotics Trafficking Committee, announced that the Ministry is finalising arrangements with international agencies to target external elements. He praised the collaboration among UAE law enforcement agencies, which has placed the country at the forefront of global security rankings.

With inputs from WAM