Sharjah Police foil bid to smuggle 226kg of narcotics in marble stones

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The security teams at the Sharjah Police have apprehended three Asians, who had been directed by dealers abroad to facilitate the smuggling and introduction of over 226 kg of cannabis, psychotropic substances, and narcotic drugs.

These substances were found concealed within inside marble stones for peddling within the UAE.

Major General Abdullah Mubarak Bin Amer, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, commended the efforts and performance of the security teams in thwarting this novel scheme of hiding narcotic substances in marble stones for trafficking. He also acknowledged the contributions of all partners, including security departments, in this endeavour.

For his part, Colonel Majid Sultan Al Asam, Director of the Drug Enforcement Administration-Sharjah Police (DEA), revealed that information had been received concerning a criminal network whose operations are managed by drug dealers abroad, who sought is smuggle, promote and peddle drugs within the (UAE).

In consequence, the Drug Enforcement Administration initiated field operations to identify the gang members, monitor their activities, and establish the extent of their involvement with the regional and international drug smuggling networks.

It was revealed that the smuggling methods used were unconventional, as the narcotic substances were concealed in hollows of marble stone slabs, which were shipped to the country's ports in an attempt to evade the eyes and grip of the police. However, their attempt was foiled when they were caught one after another red-handed, and the illicit substances were seized.

Colonel Al Asam also emphasized that this novel approach has been disseminated throughout the country's ports, in addition to collaboration with Sharjah Customs to disrupt the illicit supply chain established by the criminal organisation. This demonstrates the collective and integrated efforts of all security authorities and agencies to combat drug trafficking and limit its societal impact, he added.

Furthermore, the Sharjah Police General Command urged the public to resist external pressures, to strengthen collaboration and shared responsibility with law enforcement, and to report any information pertaining to drug dealers via the dedicated helpline 8004654 or by emailing [email protected].