Two caught trying to enter UAE hiding in truck

Abu Dhabi - The officials transferred the driver and the illegal immigrants to the authorities concerned

The Abu Dhabi Customs inspectors have foiled an illegal immigration attempt by two people trying to enter the country at Mezyad Customs Centre.
Officials in Mezyad Customs Centre suspected an Arab driver travelling into the Emirate while carrying out customs procedures. The officials subjected the truck to further inspection by conducting manual search and modern detectors and found two illegal immigrants hidden in the spare tyre compartment without identification papers.
The officials transferred the driver and the illegal immigrants to the authorities concerned to take all necessary legal actions.
Mohammed Khadem Al Hameli, acting director of the General Administration of Customs-Abu Dhabi praised the alertness of customs officials and said: "Tackling illegal migration is one of the most dangerous operations facing customs officers. The issue affecst both the community and state, specifically with increased threat of crimes which result from illegal immigrants to the country.
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