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UAE: Heroin found in 6,000 supplement capsules, airport authorities foil smuggling attempt
A traveller attempting to smuggle heroin into the country was apprehended at Fujairah International Airport on Wednesday, June 18.
The Asian passenger was found carrying a large amount of dietary supplements — 100 containers with 6,000 capsules and 70 additional bags of dietary supplement in powder form.
Authorities then tested the supplements and found the presence of heroin — a narcotic substance — in them.
The General Directorate of Ports at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, foiled the attempt in cooperation with Fujairah International Airport.
The authority confirms that foiling the smuggling attempt embodies the vigilance and efficiency of customs inspection officers at airports, and the effectiveness of employing modern smart devices in detecting narcotic substances, which contributes to enhancing community security and confronting smuggling attempts.
