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.
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UAE locally produces 3 oncology medicines to strengthen fight against cancer
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The UAE is set to significantly widen its ban on single-use plastics, with the second phase coming into effect on January 1, 2026.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages congratulating Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the country's national day, which falls on December 16.
Three cancer drugs will be produced in the UAE in Mubadala Bio's new facility, marking a major step in "enhancing drug security and availability of cost-effective treatment options for patients" in the country.
