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Dubai Customs officers confiscated knives and needles associated with sorcery and vials of animal blood and other liquids.
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In the past three years, Dubai Customs seized more 68kg of items associated with black magic, including talismans, amulets, animal skins, bones and blood.
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Dubai Customs officers seized animal hair, bones and drawings, pieces of metal, rings and books of magic techniques.
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Dubai Customs said its efforts in spreading awareness about carrying these items has helped bring down the number of smuggling attempts.
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Dubai Customs officers confiscated knives and needles associated with sorcery and vials of animal blood and other liquids.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/WR5UVZVJQ3RABCVBOYLU43F3DU.jpg?smart=true&auth=7640eafbfed1448421a6e16eb92f09a97ae0327bd2e29401ebc6a91fd75b12e8&width=400&height=225)
In the past three years, Dubai Customs seized more 68kg of items associated with black magic, including talismans, amulets, animal skins, bones and blood.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/MPPJOMZXTTBBFEUWXR3CMYJZLY.jpg?smart=true&auth=99570315aea962bc403b849bbcd5e4a1732aaaac97d4db9c7f193cdf154d7d86&width=400&height=225)
Dubai Customs officers seized animal hair, bones and drawings, pieces of metal, rings and books of magic techniques.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/654J62NWK6HC5Q5RWWIK47224E.jpg?smart=true&auth=ec5e8ea51aa5296f2d2789389187915d657de357da5d0d0b398a9db9734a6af8&width=400&height=225)
Dubai Customs said its efforts in spreading awareness about carrying these items has helped bring down the number of smuggling attempts.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DJSQ6HN4G3XTW463RRLGX75XMM.jpg?smart=true&auth=3253224369955c5f7a266eb22f3c629ae50ee614be50d0a9253536febd58115b&width=400&height=225)
Dubai Customs officers confiscated knives and needles associated with sorcery and vials of animal blood and other liquids.
Dubai Customs seize 68kg of ‘black magic’ contraband, including bones and blood
Talismans, amulets and animal skin were also found on smugglers who sell or trade such objects
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Salam Al Amir
16 May, 2021
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