Dubai Police K9 Unit foils biggest smuggling attempt in the world

Dubai Police

Officials in Dubai have revealed how they managed to foil one of the biggest captagon-smuggling attempts in the world.

In a press conference, Dubai Police explained that their K9 unit, specifically a German Shepherd, helped discover the hidden drugs. 

Authorities also clarified that the 5.6 tonnes of pills were hidden inside electric cables in a container coming through Jebel Ali Port. 

Four suspects from different Arab countries were arrested in the operation. 

The gang-leader, a 70-year-old resident of Sharjah, was also arrested.  


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