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28 March 2024

Man held for possessing 3.5kg heroin

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By Mohammed Al Sadafy

The Anti-Narcotics Department of the Dubai Police on Saturday arrested an African, SDA, for possessing 3.5kg of heroin.

The anti-narcotic department officials acted following a tip-off and held the person red-handed near Bani Yas Square.

He initially denied the charges and claimed no knowledge of the drugs. However, when confrnted with evidence, he claimed that he received the substance from an African man, and he had only packed it and stored it in one of his friend's office in Naif area.

Police confiscated 3kg and 247 grams of heroin packed in a carton from the flat.

The accused has been referred  to the Dubai Public Prosecution.