Dubai Customs have foiled a traveller's attempt to smuggle over 7 kg of marijuana through the airport by hiding them inside breakfast cereal bags.
Inspectors at Terminal 1 discovered unusual dark substances within the passenger's bags and further inspections led them to the drugs.
The suspect has been handed over to the General Directorate of Anti-Narcotics at Dubai Police for legal proceedings.
UAE President visits those injured in recent attacks
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited a number of people injured in the Iranian attacks who are receiving treatment in hospital.
Philippines expresses support for UAE after Iranian attacks
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., during which they discussed the situation in the region amid ongoing military escalation.
Dubai Humanitarian remains fully operational
Dubai Humanitarian says it remains fully prepared to adapt and scale its support in response to the needs of its member organisations and partners.
UAE expresses solidarity with Bahrain, Qatar after Iranian attack
The UAE has strongly condemned an Iranian attack targeting buildings in Bahrain that house personnel from the Qatari Emiri Naval Forces taking part in the GCC’s Unified Naval Operations Centre.
