Police in Dubai have busted a major criminal network trying to smuggle drugs into the UAE.
Officers seized around 194 kg of illegal substances during raids on two dhows at Dubai Creek harbour in Al Ras.
They also arrested 12 suspects linked to two different gangs.
The operation, codenamed ‘LiStah’, was carried out in partnership with Dubai Customs.
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