Watch: Abu Dhabi Police reveal details of major drug haul

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 15:23

Abu Dhabi Police have made one of the largest drug seizures in the UAE, by foiling an attempt to smuggle more than 420 kg of illegal substances.

The narcotic items were found hidden in vehicle spare parts.

Around half a million captagon tablets were also seized in the operation, which was implemented over several months.

Twelve people involved in the racket were arrested from different parts of the country.

#شرطة_أبوظبي تضبط 12 مروجاً للمخدرات في عملية "الضربة الموجعة"https://t.co/mQ3wM6banD pic.twitter.com/nKOo9ftIOt
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) June 19, 2019

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