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Dubai Customs seize 1,620 grams of cocaine from passenger
Customs officials seized 1,620 grams of cocaine from a passenger coming from an African country at Dubai International Airport.
- Staff Report
- Published: 14:55 June 18, 2008
Dubai: Customs officials seized 1,620 grams of cocaine from a passenger coming from an African country at Dubai International Airport.
The officials scanned the passenger on suspicion and detected 1,620 grams of cocaine in his intestine.
The suspect has been referred to the relevant department for further action.
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