Over 14 million Captagon pills, hidden in grain sacks, seized in UAE–Kuwait operation

Teams from Dubai Police and Kuwait have successfully dismantled an international drug trafficking network and foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 14 million Captagon pills inside sacks of corn grains.

Individuals linked to the shipment were under an extensive surveillance operation after Dubai officials received crucial intel from Kuwaiti officers. 

A precise operation led to the apprehension of three Arab nationals who had attempted to distribute the concealed pills across five containers to evade detection.

The shipment, officials said, arrived in Dubai from another Arab country, without giving more details.

Senior officials said the confiscation of 2 tonnes and 250 kilograms of Captagon tablets, totalling 14,062,500 pills, is ranked significant.

Dubai Police said the operation succeeded due to a strong partnership between the two nations, and reaffirmed the importance of strengthening intelligence and operational cooperation to confront organised drug networks.