Sharjah Police seize 17kg of cocaine in two major smuggling busts

Sharjah: Sharjah Police, in collaboration with the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, have successfully intercepted two major cocaine smuggling operations, preventing over 17 kilograms of the narcotic from entering the UAE.

The General Command of Sharjah Police, through its Directorate of Drug Prevention and Control, dismantled a large-scale international network operating across four countries. The group attempted to smuggle more than 12 kilograms of cocaine into the UAE for distribution.

Brigadier Majid Sultan Al Asam, Director of the Directorate of Drug Prevention and Control, confirmed that the primary suspect , an Asian national , was arrested immediately after entering the country via a neighbouring Gulf state Two alleged recipients inside the UAE, both African nationals, were also taken into custody.

Brigadier Al Asam said, “Through coordinated investigations and intelligence operations with the National Early Warning Center, our teams were able to track another passenger of the same nationality traveling between Gulf countries via a UAE airport,”

“Within two hours, we worked closely with the National Anti-Narcotics Agency, resulting in the seizure of nearly five kilograms of cocaine in the destination country.” He added

Brigadier Al Asam praised the professionalism and precision of the joint operation, noting that the swift interception reflects Sharjah’s high level of security readiness and operational discipline. The efforts, he added, demonstrate the unwavering commitment of Sharjah Police and the National Anti-Narcotics Agency to protecting the community, tackling drug trafficking, and strengthening cooperation with local, federal, and international authorities.

Sharjah Police said the rapid disruption of both operations highlights the efficiency of the emirate’s security apparatus and its continued efforts to safeguard society from the dangers of narcotics.