In a big blow to the expanding drug business, UAE officials have deepened their anti-drug campaigns, effectively confiscating 184kg of illegal drugs in a massive operation. The operation, code-named “Secret Hideouts,” was conducted by Abu Dhabi Police, focusing on international drug syndicates that were trying to smuggle illegal drugs into the country.
The confiscated drugs involved various types of narcotics, according to the authorities, who emphasized that the networks smuggling drugs in the region have become increasingly sophisticated. The UAE has been tightening its efforts against the emerging drug trafficking threat, mainly because global syndicates are attempting to take advantage of the country’s strategic position. The authorities have been collaborating with international agencies to enhance border security and break the global routes of drug trafficking.
The operation, which included wide-ranging intelligence sharing and undercover operations, dealt a huge blow to the drug industry in the UAE. Police have made a number of arrests of suspects involved in the smuggling operation and are continuing to investigate to break up the syndicate behind it.
The UAE’s determination to combat drug trafficking has never been greater, with officials in government committing to persist in cracking down on criminal gangs that compromise the safety and security of the country. The operation highlights the nation’s zero-tolerance policy against drug-related offenses.
