{
  "id": 10991445,
  "title": "UAE Customs seizes 16.2kg of crystal meth hidden in vehicle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/uae-customs-seizes-16-2kg-of-crystal-meth-hidden-in-vehicle",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T17:02:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/30/uae-customs-seizes-162kg-of-crystal-meth-hidden-in-vehicle/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAE customs officials prevented the smuggling of 16.2 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine into the country. The drugs were hidden inside a vehicle's tire at a border crossing. The incident occurred as the vehicle passed through advanced radiation scanning systems, which detected unusual indicators. Customs inspection officers then performed a manual inspection, supported by the Customs and Security Support Department's K9 drug-detection team. The operation, conducted with the help of these specialized teams, revealed the concealed narcotics. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security emphasized the importance of the inspectors' vigilance and expertise, as well as the significance of advanced screening technologies in detecting smuggling attempts at the UAE's entry points. Throughout 2026, the General Directorate of Border Security has recorded 765 drug seizures, involving approximately 390 kilograms of narcotics and 50,000 pills. The authority commended its inspection officers for their efficient and effective performance and reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing inspection systems to safeguard society from narcotics and deter those attempting to compromise the UAE's security as part of national efforts to protect the community.",
  "summary": "UAE Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle 16.2kg of crystal methamphetamine into the country after the drugs were found concealed inside a vehicle's tyre at a border crossing. The incident unfolded when customs inspection officers became suspicious of the vehicle as it passed through advanced radiation scanning systems, which flagged unusual indicators. This prompted manual inspection teams to…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE customs seized 16.2kg of crystal meth at border crossing.",
    "Drugs hidden in vehicle's tire detected by radiation scanning.",
    "K9 team aided manual inspection, highlighting vigilance and tech."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "UAE Customs seizes 16.2kg of crystal meth hidden in vehicle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/uae-customs-seizes-16-2kg-of-crystal-meth-hidden-in-vehicle-10992038",
        "published": "2026-09-30T17:02:16.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}