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Khaleej Times
6 hours ago
- Khaleej Times
Oman: Two arrested after massive drug haul seized from fishing vessel
In a significant anti-narcotics operation, authorities in Oman intercepted a fishing vessel attempting to illegally enter its territorial waters and arrested two individuals of Iranian nationality on charges of drug smuggling. The Omani Coast Guard, in co-ordination with the South Al Batinah Governorate Police, intercepted the boat. Authorities confirmed that the suspects were in possession of large quantities of crystal meth, hashish, marijuana, and more than 68,000 psychotropic pills. The suspects are currently in custody, and legal procedures are underway. On May 27, two individuals were arrested for possession of more than 20kg of drugs in the Sultanate. The General Directorate for Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances at Royal Oman Police said that the two — an Egyptian and a Sudanese — were apprehended for possessing more than 20kg of crystal methamphetamine and hashish. Oman has been stepping up its crackdown on narcotics in recent years, focusing on intercepting drug smuggling networks and dismantling distribution channels.
Arabian Business
7 hours ago
- Arabian Business
Sharjah Police bust massive drug network operating Between Canada, Spain, UAE
Sharjah Police have dismantled an international drug trafficking network operating between Canada and Spain in a security operation that extended from Toronto to Spanish ports and UAE shores. Authorities confiscated a maritime shipment containing 131 kilograms of narcotics and psychoactive substances and arrested seven suspects within the UAE. Among those arrested was an Arab national who used his wife and two children as a front for his smuggling activities, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. International drug network dismantled by Sharjah Police in Canada-Spain-UAE operation The investigation began when authorities observed an Arab individual repeatedly entering the UAE with his family. Monitoring his activities and meetings with local contacts revealed and captured the members of the network. Anti-narcotics teams executed ambushes to apprehend the suspects. The main suspect admitted to playing a role in the smuggling operation, working alongside his wife and using 'geo-location drops' to conceal and distribute the drugs. As the investigation progressed, five suspects of Asian nationality were apprehended. Evidence established their participation in receiving, promoting, and distributing the narcotics within the same network. Intelligence reports revealed a maritime smuggling route linking the Port of Toronto in Canada to Malaga in Spain, eventually reaching a UAE port. Authorities intercepted a shipment hidden in a container filled with auto spare parts, registered under one of the suspects' names. The total seizure included 131 kilograms of narcotics and psychoactive substances, along with 9,945 capsules of controlled medication, as well as tools and devices used for promotion and geolocation concealment. The arrested individuals were referred to the judicial authorities. The Ministry of Interior, in coordination with foreign counterparts, continues to pursue other network operatives abroad, taking legal steps to dismantle the international extension of the ring. Brigadier Majid Sultan Al Asam, Director of Anti-Narcotics at Sharjah Police, stated that counter-narcotics teams are highly prepared and skilled in addressing drug threats. He highlighted that the UAE's initiatives are part of a comprehensive national strategy that prioritizes this crucial issue. Brigadier Abdulrahman Al Owais, Deputy Director-General of Federal Drug Control and Chair of the Anti-Narcotics Trafficking Committee, announced that the Ministry of Interior is finalising arrangements with international agencies to target external elements. He commended the smooth collaboration among UAE law enforcement agencies, which has placed the country at the forefront of global security rankings.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Khaleej Times
Sharjah Police bust international drug trafficking network, arrest 7
Sharjah Police have uncovered and dismantled a major international drug trafficking network operating across three continents, seizing a maritime shipment of narcotics weighing 131 kilograms, along with 9,945 capsules of psychotropic drugs. The operation, described by authorities as highly coordinated and intelligence-led, exposed a smuggling route that began in Toronto, Canada, passed through Malaga, Spain, and ended at a UAE port. The illicit cargo was concealed inside a container of car spare parts in an attempt to evade customs detection. According to the Ministry of Interior, the operation resulted in the arrest of seven individuals within the UAE, including a key Arab suspect who used his wife and children as a front to avoid suspicion during smuggling trips.
Arab News
a day ago
- Arab News
Saudi authority thwarts smuggling of captagon haul
RIYADH: The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 310,000 pills of captagon, an amphetamine-type narcotic. The haul was found concealed in a vehicle entering the Kingdom through Jeddah Islamic Port. Hamoud Al-Harbi, the authority's spokesman, said the pills were detected during inspection and screening procedures at the port. The authority coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control following the seizure and arrested eight individuals who were planning to receive the goods inside the Kingdom. Al-Harbi reaffirmed the authority's commitment to strict customs enforcement over the Kingdom's imports and exports in order to protect society from smuggling operations. He added that these efforts were carried out in close cooperation and coordination with the directorate.
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Cops cripple major drug syndicate operating from the north
Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan showing the seized drugs at a press conference at the Selangor police headquarters today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Police have crippled a drug distribution syndicate based in the northern region following the arrest of three people in three separate raids across the Klang Valley and Penang on July 12. Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said the simultaneous operations by the Bukit Aman narcotics criminal investigation department also saw the seizure of a huge amount of heroin base and heroin, with an estimated total value of RM4.13 million. He said police arrested the first suspect after intercepting a car parked by the roadside at USJ 19/4 in Subang Jaya, Selangor. They found 14.52kg of heroin base and 920g of heroin hidden in a bag inside a specially concealed compartment behind the rear passenger seat. 'The next raid was at a house in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, where the second suspect was arrested and 22.55kg of heroin base seized from the premises. 'The third suspect was detained at an eatery in Permatang Pauh, Penang, which then led to the inspection of a nearby house where police discovered 7.456kg of heroin base,' Bernama quoted him as saying today. Hussein said the suspect arrested in Penang is believed to be the mastermind of the syndicate, which had been active since early last year. He said the mastermind sourced drugs from a neighbouring country and handed them to the other two suspects, who transported the drugs from Penang to the Klang Valley, earning up to RM4,000 a trip. 'Heroin base is the 'mother' of drugs, being the raw form that is later processed into various grades of heroin and sold at higher prices,' he said. The first and second suspects have been remanded for five days starting July 13, while the third suspect is under a six-day remand. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for drug trafficking.
