An Asian suspect was caught attempting to sell tablets comprising narcotic substance in Sharjah.
The Anti-Narcotics Department of Sharjah Police on Thursday, acting upon a reliable tip-off, arrested a Pakistani national while he was trying sell some tablets.
About 36,500 pills were confiscated from his possession.
He was arrested red-handed from his apartment in Al Majjarah area.
The confiscated drugs were all well-packed and ready for distribution.
He has confessed to the crime to police and is now referred to Public Prosecution.
A Sharjah Police official said the pills if used by youth can lead to addiction.