Key seizures and arrests
During the session, officials reviewed first-quarter performance indicators, including the number of cases handled, arrests made, and quantities of drugs seized. The data underscored continued success in intercepting illicit substances and dismantling organised trafficking networks across the emirate.
Al Shamsi commended anti-narcotics teams for their operational efficiency and dedication, highlighting their role in maintaining public safety and reinforcing Dubai’s reputation as a secure city.
AI boosts early detection
Dubai Police said it is continuing to invest in advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, to strengthen surveillance, data analysis, and predictive policing capabilities. These tools are helping authorities detect criminal activity at earlier stages and respond more effectively to evolving smuggling methods.
Al Shamsi stressed that ongoing training and forward-looking strategies remain critical to staying ahead of increasingly sophisticated drug networks.
International coordination
Brigadier bin Muwaiza highlighted the force’s global outreach, confirming that intelligence-sharing with partner countries resulted in multiple arrests outside the UAE. He said such cooperation plays a vital role in disrupting cross-border drug operations.
Locally, authorities have also stepped up digital enforcement, targeting online platforms used to promote or facilitate drug trafficking, as part of a broader strategy to combat the spread of narcotics in both physical and virtual spaces.
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