Dubai Customs thwarted 87 attempts to bring in marijuana oil in the first quarter of 2019.
It's a huge spike from the same period last year, with 36 seizures in 2018.
Authorities say they the illegal substance is used in e-cigarettes and vape pens.
The Smart Customs Baggage Inspection System is devised to help officers identify suspicious baggage at Dubai airports, a top official explained.
UAE petrol prices to increase in June, diesel to drop
Motorists will have to pay more for petrol in June as prices continue to rise for the fourth month in a row.
Dubai Police returns $20,000 to tourist who lost cash at airport
A tourist from Saudi Arabia flying through DXB's Terminal 1 was pleasantly surprised when Dubai Police returned her bag with $20,000 (AED 73,450) in cash, 150gm of gold and other valuables, she had lost before boarding her flight.
UAE issues travel advisory amid Ebola outbreak
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising UAE nationals and residents to avoid non-essential travel to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan due to the evolving public health situation related to Ebola.
Dubai Police foil gang attempt to steal AED 12 million worth of oud
Dubai Police have foiled a major robbery that involved eight suspects attempting to steal rare luxury oud valued at AED 12 million.
