Dubai Customs, in cooperation with the WCO and Interpol, intercepted a shipment of 1.

Dubai Customs, in cooperation with the WCO and Interpol, intercepted a shipment of 1.3 tons of narcotic pills in an international operation. The drugs were concealed in a container destined for an African country. The use of customs intelligence and regional networks enabled authorities to detect the suspicious cargo before it was shipped.

This seizure falls within the framework of global customs cooperation promoted by the WCO, which facilitates information sharing among administrations. The modus operandi – concealment in legitimate cargo, routes toward Africa – is a recurring pattern in drug trafficking. This operation demonstrates the effectiveness of risk profiling and the value of early warnings generated by networks like RILO.