Video: Dubai Police foil Dh91.8-million rare pink diamond heist; 3 arrested in 8 hours
In a post on X, Abu Dhabi Media office said the attempted heist was carried out by a gang of three individuals, all of Asian nationality.
Authorities acted swiftly, managing to track down and arrest the suspects within just eight hours of the crime being reported.
Check out the video below:
@DubaiPoliceHQ pic.twitter.com/MwhTZp5uKh
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 18, 2025
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