UAE, Japan thwart attempt to smuggle 700 kg of methamphetamine

UAE, Japan thwart attempt to smuggle 700 kg of methamphetamine
Dubai Customs Director General Ahmed Mahboob Musabih praised the department’s strong collaboration with other customs administrations around the world. (WAM)
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Updated 03 July 2023
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UAE, Japan thwart attempt to smuggle 700 kg of methamphetamine

UAE, Japan thwart attempt to smuggle 700 kg of methamphetamine
  • Drugs worth $310 million were discovered hidden on a cargo ship originating from an Asian country and heading for Japan

DUBAI: Dubai Customs has helped Japanese authorities in intercepting 700 kilograms of methamphetamine powder, Emirates News Agency reported

The massive quantity of drugs, estimated to be worth $310 million, was discovered hidden on a cargo ship originating from an Asian country and heading for Japan.

The successful operation resulted in the seizure of the cargo ship as well as the illegal substances in the Port of Tokyo.

This seizure stands as the second-largest drug confiscation ever made in Japan.

The joint operation is in line with Dubai Customs’ ongoing effort  to combat drug trafficking globally.

Dubai Customs Director General Ahmed Mahboob Musabih praised the department’s strong collaboration with other customs administrations around the world. He emphasized that these partnerships aim to boost trade volume while also addressing security issues by efficiently combating cross-border crime.