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Kuwait, UAE Seize 110kg of Drugs Hidden in Container Panels
Kuwait, UAE Seize 110kg of Drugs Hidden in Container Panels

UAE Moments

time05-07-2025

  • UAE Moments

Kuwait, UAE Seize 110kg of Drugs Hidden in Container Panels

Kuwaiti and UAE security forces just stopped a major drug smuggling attempt that looked straight out of a crime movie. After a tip-off from their UAE partners, Kuwait tracked down a sea container packed with around 100kg of meth and 10kg of heroin. The catch? The drugs were stashed in the most unexpected places—the container's door and roof panels. Smooth move by the smugglers, but not smooth enough. Tracked from the Port to the Streets The operation didn't stop at the port. Authorities let the shipment leave Shuwaikh Port so they could follow it to the next stage. They tracked it all the way to Umm Ghara, where they caught the guy who was about to collect it red-handed. Turns out, the suspect is an Afghan national. Now in custody, facing some serious charges. UAE and Kuwait Tag-Team for Security Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah praised the UAE's Ministry of Interior, especially Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for their sharp intel and teamwork. He also highlighted how important it is for both countries to keep working together to fight organized crime.

Watch: Kuwait, UAE forces seize 110kg of drugs hidden in container door, roof panels
Watch: Kuwait, UAE forces seize 110kg of drugs hidden in container door, roof panels

Khaleej Times

time03-07-2025

  • Khaleej Times

Watch: Kuwait, UAE forces seize 110kg of drugs hidden in container door, roof panels

Approximately 100kg of methamphetamine and 10kg of heroin has been seized by Kuwaiti authorities in collaboration with their UAE counterparts. The massive amount of narcotics was being smuggled into the country by sea. The seizure took place after intelligence obtained through joint cooperation indicated the arrival of a container carrying narcotic substances as part of the operations of an international organised network. A tightly coordinated security plan was developed to track the container and apprehend the suspects. The container was taken apart by the authorities and a large amount of drugs was uncovered from the door and roof panels. Watch how it happened, below: Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah expressed his sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates, led by Lieutenant-General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for the fruitful cooperation and the intelligence information that contributed to the success of this operation. Authorities permitted the shipment to exit Shuwaikh Port and was followed on the ground until the recipient was caught in the act in the Umm Ghara area. The individual, an Afghan national, was arrested. Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the UAE, for the fruitful cooperation and intelligence support that contributed to the success of the operation. He affirmed the deep brotherly ties between the two countries and the importance of continuing security coordination and information exchange in combating organised crime.

Saif bin Zayed meets with Madagascar's Minister of Public Security
Saif bin Zayed meets with Madagascar's Minister of Public Security

Al Etihad

time14-05-2025

  • Politics
  • Al Etihad

Saif bin Zayed meets with Madagascar's Minister of Public Security

14 May 2025 21:37 ABU DHABI (WAM)Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, received Rakotoarimanana Herilala, Minister of Public Security and Inspector General of Police of the Republic of the meeting, His Highness and the visiting minister discussed a range of topics concerning the enhancement of cooperation and joint efforts between the two friendly nations in the fields of security and policing, as well as avenues for strengthening such collaboration to serve the mutual interests of both countries. In attendance were Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior; several senior officers from the Ministry of Interior, and members of the delegation accompanying the Madagascan minister.

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