Close to 3.5 tonnes of "prohibited items" have been seized in Sharjah.
Officials say they raided a labour accommodation on Tuesday morning when they discovered the items.
It included used clothes, contraband cigarettes and other illegal goods.
Officials at Sharjah Municipality say the items were going to be sold at an unlicensed pop-up market.
Dubai's 'Jood' platform to help people affected by heavy rains
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Sultan of Oman departs UAE following state visit
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman has departed the UAE following the conclusion of his state visit to the country.
Arab Media Forum to open new pathways for media innovation
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Dubai Airports back to normal operations
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has restored normal operations and returned to its normal flight schedule after last week's record rains disrupted services.
