{
  "id": 11411879,
  "title": "Dubai Police seize 2.3 tonnes of drugs worth Dh115m and arrest 14 suspects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/dubai-police-seize-2-3-tonnes-of-drugs-worth-dh115m-and-arrest-14-11411879",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T09:37:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/02/dubai-police-seize-23-tonnes-of-drugs-worth-dh115m-and-arrest-14-suspects/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai police have made a significant arrest and seizure in the fight against drug trafficking. Over two tonnes of narcotics with an estimated street value of over Dh115 million ($31.3 million) were confiscated. The haul included crystal methamphetamine, Xanax, tramadol and Lyrica tablets, marijuana, and papers laced with illegal substances. The operation targeted a wide range of \"pills and psychotropic substances,\" suggesting the group had plans to distribute the drugs broadly across the UAE.\n\nThe case emerged following intelligence received by the General Department of Anti-Narcotics about an organized criminal network preparing for a large-scale drug distribution. Specialized teams conducted surveillance to identify the individuals involved and assess the scope of the operation. Police apprehended 14 suspects, all of Asian descent, and seized the drugs. Investigations linked the suspects to an organized crime ring based abroad.\n\nThe police emphasized that the operation reaffirms their commitment to combating drug trafficking and dismantling criminal networks that threaten public safety.",
  "summary": "Police have arrested 14 people and seized more than two tonnes of narcotics with a street value of more than Dh115 million ($31.3 million). The operation led to the seizure of substances such as crystal methamphetamine, Xanax, tramadol and Lyrica tablets, marijuana and papers laced with illegal substances. Police seized a total of 2.3 tonnes of “pills and psychotropic substances” and said the…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Dubai Police seize 2.3 tonnes of drugs worth Dh115m and arrest 14 suspects",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/dubai-police-seize-2-3-tonnes-of-drugs-worth-dh115m-and-arrest-14",
        "published": "2026-10-02T09:37:44.000Z"
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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."
}