DUBAI 15 July 2019: Vigilant Dubai cops foiled an attempt to pass on drugs to a convict through currency notes.
Cops became suspicious when a visitor insisted on personally handing over Dh100 notes to a a convict.
According to Brigadier Yousef Al Adidi, an attempt was made to smuggle crystal methamphetamine using Dh100 bank notes.
“Our police were alerted by the suspect’s suspicious behaviour as he had insisted on handing over the money to the detainee. So, they inspected the money and detected the drugs,” Al Adidi said.
The Dubai Police foiled another attempt to smuggle drugs concealed in a contact lens case, said Wam.
The Director of Al Qusais Police Station said a female detainee tried to smuggle drugs in her contact lens case. “Our professional staff inspected the detainee’s belongings and were able to detect the smuggled drugs in the unusually heavy contact lens case,” he added.
Promotions
Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-chief of Dubai Police, issued a decision promoting the three officers from the Al Qusais police station who foiled the drug smuggling attempts.
Al Marri praised the alertness and devotion of Corporal Ahmed Issa, Corporal Saleh Alawi and Policeman Marwan Al Maamari, in ensuring Dubai’s security and safety.
The Dubai Police Commander-in-chief presented certificates of appreciation and recognition to the three policemen, emphasising that their being honoured is meant to motivate and encourage the personnel on the force to continue performing their national duties to prevent crime and pursue perpetrators.
The decision came during an inspection visit to Al Qusais police station by the Commander-in-chief of Dubai Police, who was accompanied by Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Assistant Commander for the Criminal Investigation Affairs; and Brigadier Yousef Al Adidi.
