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Drugs hidden inside a speaker.

Dubai Police helped thwart numerous international drug smuggling attempts including one that attempted to hide the drugs in sweets. Photos courtesy Dubai Police

Drugs were attempted to be smuggled in hollowed-out dictionaries

Altogether, law enforcement agencies managed to seize two tonnes of drugs from seven European countries, including Denmark, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Austria.

Drug gangs tried to smuggle drugs in hidden suitcase compartments.

Drugs hidden inside a speaker.

Dubai Police helped thwart numerous international drug smuggling attempts including one that attempted to hide the drugs in sweets. Photos courtesy Dubai Police

Drugs were attempted to be smuggled in hollowed-out dictionaries

Altogether, law enforcement agencies managed to seize two tonnes of drugs from seven European countries, including Denmark, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Austria.

Drug gangs tried to smuggle drugs in hidden suitcase compartments.

Drugs hidden inside a speaker.

Hollow bananas and heroin chocolates: Dubai Police help bust elaborate drug smuggling attempts

Narcotics were hidden in suitcase linings, chocolate wrappers and empty dictionaries

Nawal Al Ramahi

November 13, 2017

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