Abu Dhabi police have arrested a network of dealers and seized more than 45 kilograms of drugs.
The narcotics were being smuggled from outside the country into Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
Colonel Tahir Ghraib Al-Zahri, of the Criminal Security Directorate, said officers carried out an undercover operation and launched a pre-emptive strike on the gang.
He added that efforts should be stepped up to protect young people from drugs.
UAE community packs over 10 million meals for Gaza
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Dubai Police arrests leader of dangerous international crime gang
Dubai Police have played a leading role in dismantling a major international crime gang by arresting its leader Marko Dordevic, the operation held in collaboration with Europol, the Serbian Ministry of Interior and the Spanish National Police.
UAE dispatches seventh aid aircraft to support Sri Lanka flood victims
The UAE has dispatched its seventh humanitarian aid aircraft to support communities affected by floods and landslides in Ditwah, Sri Lanka.
Sheikh Khaled, Ecuador President hold talks in Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, held talks with Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Sheikh Theyab meets Bill Gates on sidelines of Formula 1
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, held talks with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Sunday.
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