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28 March 2024

Huge haul of drugs in Ras Al Khaimah

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By Majorie van Leijen

Ras Al Khaimah authorities have seized nearly 65 kg of narcotics and 15,000 drug pills in three separate operations in the northern emirate recently.

Police said four Emirati men, one man from another Gulf country and two Asians were arrested in the operations that followed a tip off about drug smuggling in the emirate.

Counter-drugs chief Colonel Ibrahim Ali Kebtin said 55kg of heroin were seized with the two Asian men,10kg of hashish with the four nationals and 15,000 drug pills with the third dealer. “They were all arrested and legal measures would be taken against them.”