Officials say the World Cup in Qatar and the winter holiday season bring additional security challenges.
Dubai Customs officials confiscated 417 grams of marijuana stuffed in pineapples. All photos: Dubai Customs
The drugs, hidden in small black plastic bags inside the fruit, were discovered at Dubai International Airport after Customs officers inspected a cargo from an African country.
A senior Customs official said smugglers try to beat inspectors by hiding contraband inside cosmetics and personal care packages, or in the linings of bags. This haul was discovered by one of the airport's scanners.
Officials say the World Cup in Qatar and the winter holiday season bring additional security challenges.
Dubai Customs officials confiscated 417 grams of marijuana stuffed in pineapples. All photos: Dubai Customs
The drugs, hidden in small black plastic bags inside the fruit, were discovered at Dubai International Airport after Customs officers inspected a cargo from an African country.
A senior Customs official said smugglers try to beat inspectors by hiding contraband inside cosmetics and personal care packages, or in the linings of bags. This haul was discovered by one of the airport's scanners.
Officials say the World Cup in Qatar and the winter holiday season bring additional security challenges.
