Dubai Customs officers successfully intercepted a female African traveller attempting to smuggle 4.25kg of marijuana through Dubai Airports. The illicit substance was ingeniously concealed within compartments of a car engine air filter.
The customs inspectors grew suspicious of the content and meticulously inspected the traveller’s luggage. During the search, officers discovered hidden compartments, prompting a thorough examination that ultimately revealed the illicit substance.
Following the discovery, the traveller, along with the confiscated materials, was promptly handed over to the Dubai Police General Directorate for Narcotics Control to take necessary legal actions.
Khaled Ahmed, Acting Director of the Passenger Operations Department, underscored the commitment to safeguarding the community against harmful and prohibited substances. He stated, “During a routine shift, a Dubai Customs officer noticed suspicious luggage from a flight arriving from an African country. The officer alerted customs officials at the inspection point near the departure gate, who intercepted the bag’s owner, leading to a manual inspection of the luggage and seizure of the narcotics.”
