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UAE Customs seize 16.2kg crystal meth hidden in vehicle tyre at border
Customs officials in Dubai said the drugs were discovered after scanners flagged the vehicle and a manual check uncovered the hidden cache.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dubai authorities reported that customs inspectors stopped a vehicle at a land border crossing after advanced scanning systems detected irregularities. A manual inspection revealed 16.2kg of crystal methamphetamine concealed inside one of the tyres, according to the General Directorate of Ports Security at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP).
The seizure was carried out with specialised customs support and security teams tasked with narcotics detection. The agency highlighted that the incident demonstrates the combined value of technology and inspector experience in countering sophisticated smuggling methods.
Since the start of 2026, the General Directorate of Ports Security has recorded 765 drug seizures, involving roughly 390kg of narcotics and 50,000 illicit pills, the authority said.
Key facts
- UAE customs seized 16.2kg of crystal meth hidden in a vehicle tyre at a land border crossing. (gulfnews.com)
- The detection was triggered by advanced scanning systems that flagged the vehicle. (gulfnews.com)
- The General Directorate of Ports Security has logged 765 drug seizures in 2026, totaling about 390kg of narcotics and 50,000 illicit pills. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “UAE Customs foils bid to smuggle 16. 2kg of crystal meth hidden in vehicle tyre at land border crossing”
