Dubai: An Asian man was arrested for trafficking more than two kilograms of heroin in Dubai.

In a press statement, Major General Abdul Jaleel Mahdi, director of the general department for combating narcotics at the Dubai Police, said the Asian suspect was arrested during an undercover operation.

The suspect allegedly confessed to the police investigating unit that the substance he possessed belonged to him.

The suspect was detained and referred to the public prosecution.

Mahdi urged the public to cooperate with the police if they suspect or have any information about illegal activities in the country.

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