Two men in Abu Dhabi have been arrested for being in possession of five kilograms of cocaine, authorities said.
The suspects, one Latino and the other an Arab, had allegedly planned to distribute the drug in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi Police said the result came after a planned operation where both suspects were put under surveillance before being arrested.
"The operation was executed through proactive monitoring and confirmed information," said Brig Taher Gharib Al Dhaheri, director of the anti-narcotics department at Abu Dhabi Police.
No further details of the drug seizure have been released.
Brig Al Dhaheri said the force is committed to combatting drug smuggling through various modern methods, using smart technology and highly trained officers.
"We have had distinguished success in thwarting the plans of drug traffickers who do not hesitate to use various criminal methods to target our society and our youth," he said.
He urged community members to help the fight against drug smuggling by calling Abu Dhabi Police's Aman phone service on 800 2626.
The UAE takes a tough stance on drug trafficking, with police and customs teams thwarting major drug operations in recent years.
In the past three years, the Ministry of Interior has blocked more than 2,800 social media accounts that were found to be promoting drugs.
Last month, a man was arrested on suspicion of smuggling more than 48 tonnes of drugs into the capital.
The suspect, from an Asian country, is said to have stored the narcotics and painkillers in a warehouse in the emirate.
Abu Dhabi Police put him under surveillance before making an arrest.
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Getting there
The flights
Emirates and Etihad fly to Johannesburg or Cape Town daily. Flights cost from about Dh3,325, with a flying time of 8hours and 15 minutes. From there, fly South African Airlines or Air Namibia to Namibia’s Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport, for about Dh850. Flying time is 2 hours.
The stay
Wilderness Little Kulala offers stays from £460 (Dh2,135) per person, per night. It is one of seven Wilderness Safari lodges in Namibia; www.wilderness-safaris.com.
Skeleton Coast Safaris’ four-day adventure involves joining a very small group in a private plane, flying to some of the remotest areas in the world, with each night spent at a different camp. It costs from US$8,335.30 (Dh30,611); www.skeletoncoastsafaris.com
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Engine: 2.5-litre four-cylinder
Power: 188hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque: 251Nm @ 4,000rpm
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UAE v Gibraltar
What: International friendly
When: 7pm kick off
Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City
Admission: Free
Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page
UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)
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ENGLAND SQUAD
Goalkeepers Henderson, Pickford, Pope.
Defenders Alexander-Arnold, Chilwell, Coady, Dier, Gomez, Keane, Maguire, Maitland-Niles, Mings, Saka, Trippier, Walker.
Midfielders Henderson, Mount, Phillips, Rice, Ward-Prowse, Winks.
Forwards Abraham, Barnes, Calvert-Lewin, Grealish, Ings, Kane, Rashford, Sancho, Sterling.
