Dubai: 5,000kg of drugs seized, destroyed in 287 criminal cases

The narcotic substances were destroyed under strict safety regulations, environmental protection protocols
- PUBLISHED: Thu 6 Mar 2025, 2:02 PM
Five tonnes (5,000kg) of narcotic substances and psychotropic drugs were seized in 287 criminal cases and destroyed by the Dubai Public Prosecution. These substances were confiscated as part of different investigations and destroyed after the court rulings were finalised.
The substances were destroyed in strict accordance with safety regulations, environmental protection protocols, and internationally recognised standards for the safe disposal of hazardous substances.
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The operation was conducted in close coordination with key strategic partners, including Dubai Police and Emirates Global Aluminium. By working together, authorities ensured that the process adhered to the highest levels of public safety and environmental protection.
The Dubai Public Prosecution reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug-related crime and protecting society from the harmful effects of narcotics.




