Police in Dubai have foiled an elaborate drug smuggling plot.
It involved a criminal passing on bank notes which were laced with narcotics to his accomplice in jail.
Four police officers from Al Barsha Police Station have been recognized for uncovering the plot.
The cops inspected the money after the suspect insisted that he give the AED 100 notes in person to the detainee.
The smuggler has been arrested and the case has been referred to Dubai Public Prosecution.
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Some UAE carriers have extended suspension of flights to Bahrain and Kuwait amid escalating regional developments.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has witnessed the launch of Marsa Al Saadiyat, a development project valued at AED100 billion and spanning across 6.4 million square metres.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has approved the promotion of 6,526 members of the Dubai security services.
