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Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Passenger smuggling cocaine in intestines caught at Zayed International Airport
Eighty-nine capsules of cocaine, weighing approximately 1,198 grams and with an estimated street value of Dh5 million, were recovered from a passenger's intestines at Abu Dhabi airport on Friday. The drug smuggling attempt was foiled by the General Directorate of Ports at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICAPC) at Zayed International Airport. The seizure came after the customs inspection team at the airport grew suspicious of a passenger who arrived from a South American country. The passenger was subjected to advanced scanning, which revealed signs of foreign objects inside his body. He was then referred to the relevant authorities, who extracted 89 capsules from his intestines. The Authority praised the inspectors for performing their duties with efficiency and reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the inspection system. It emphasised the importance of protecting society from the dangers of narcotic substances and deterring anyone attempting to compromise state security, as part of broader national efforts to safeguard the country's security and public safety. Last week, the authority thwarted an attempt to smuggle 5kg of marijuana at Zayed International Airport. The bust took place after Customs inspectors grew suspicious of the traveller's baggage as it passed through the airport's screening systems. The scanning equipment indicated the presence of abnormal materials concealed within the luggage, prompting a meticulous manual search. The country's Customs department is aware of the latest methods and techniques used by smugglers to traffic narcotics. This vigilance is maintained through continuous monitoring of smuggling routes and the exchange of information with relevant authorities both domestically and internationally. In addition, customs inspection teams used advanced equipment and technologies, including radiological devices capable of detecting drugs concealed within the human body. The Authority affirmed its commitment to implementing an annual plan to train its customs inspection teams, equipping them with the skills, capabilities, and knowledge that will enable them to easily detect any smuggling attempt and enhance the concept of customs deterrence to prevent smuggling attempts and protect society from its risks and negative impacts.
ARN News Center
18-05-2025
- ARN News Center
Man held at Abu Dhabi airport for hiding 89 cocaine capsules in intestine
A man has been detained for attempting to smuggle 89 cocaine capsules, valued at Dh5 million, through Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport. Customs inspection officers at the airport said advanced screening showed that the drugs, weighing approximately 1,198 gm, were hidden inside the man's intestine. Officials said the traveller from a South American country had raised suspicions upon arrival. He was then referred to the competent authorities to extract the 89 capsules from his intestine. The General Directorate of Ports at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security, said the smuggling attempt was made on Friday.
Gulf Insider
18-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Abu Dhabi Authorities Bust Smuggler Who Hid $1.4m of Cocaine in His Intestines
Abu Dhabi authorities halt man with AED5m ($1.4m) of cocaine hidden inside his body. The General Directorate of Ports at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security thwarted on Friday an attempt to smuggle narcotic substances at . Authorities seized 89 capsules of cocaine weighing approximately 1,198 grams, with an estimated market value of around AED5m ($1.4m), hidden inside the intestines of a traveller. The seizure was made after customs inspection officers at Zayed International Airport grew suspicious of a traveller arriving from a South American country. He was subjected to advanced screening equipment, which revealed indications of foreign objects inside his body. He was then referred to the competent authorities, who extracted the 89 capsules from his intestines. The Authority praised the efforts of the inspectors in carrying out their duties with efficiency and competence. It also reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to developing the inspection system to ensure the protection of society from the dangers of narcotics. This is part of the national efforts to maintain the security and safety of the community and deter anyone who may attempt to compromise the security of the state.
Dubai Eye
18-05-2025
- Dubai Eye
Man held at Abu Dhabi airport for hiding 89 cocaine capsules in intestine
A man has been detained for attempting to smuggle 89 cocaine capsules, valued at Dh5 million, through Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport. Customs inspection officers at the airport said advanced screening showed that the drugs, weighing approximately 1,198 gm, were hidden inside the man's intestine. Officials said the traveller from a South American country had raised suspicions upon arrival. He was then referred to the competent authorities to extract the 89 capsules from his intestine. The General Directorate of Ports at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security, said the smuggling attempt was made on Friday.
TAG 91.1
18-05-2025
- TAG 91.1
Man held at Abu Dhabi airport for hiding 89 cocaine capsules in intestine
A man has been detained for attempting to smuggle 89 cocaine capsules, valued at Dh5 million, through Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport. Customs inspection officers at the airport said the drugs, weighing approximately 1,198 gm, was found hidden inside the man's intestine following advanced screening. Officials said the traveller from a South American country had raised suspicions upon arrival. He was then referred to the competent authorities to extract the 89 capsules from his intestine. The General Directorate of Ports at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security, said the smuggling attempt was made on Friday and reaffirmed its commitment to instal advanced screening systems stop any attempts to smuggle drugs into the country.
