Seizure of Over 12 Tonnes of Illicit Narcotics by UAE Ministry of Interior - Record-breaking drug haul confiscated by authorities.
Rebellin' Rangers: UAE's War on Narcotics in 2024
UAE's Ministry of Interior has been on a no-holds-barred mission to tackle the scourge of narcotics in the country in 2024. Here's a lowdown on their impressive action plan that's making waves in the fight against these insidious substances.
Narcotics Shutdown: The Foot-on-the-Pedal Approach
Amal Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the proverbial witch-hunter of drug scourges at the Federal General Directorate for Drug Control, has revealed that 2024 has been a year of relentless operations that have yielded earth-shattering results. Moreover, she disclosed that a whopping 9,774 reports of drug crimes were filed, implicating 13,513 suspects. The icing on the cake? Over 12,000 kilograms of narcotics were seized! The UAE's grip on the war on narcotics isn't simply unyielding; it's downright brutal.
Beyond Borders: The Global Drugs Dragnet
Al Zeyoudi didn't hold back on emphasizing the UAE's unwavering commitment to partnering with foreign forces to obliterate the global drug trade. With over 24 countries right beside them, the UAE has managed to snare an additional 3,383 kilos of illicit substances outside their borders. Hey, if you're part of the drug scene, the UAE—and its allies—will find you!
Reclaiming Our Streets: The National Anti-Narcotics Strategy
In November 2024, the UAE unveiled its National Anti-Narcotics Strategy (NANS) 2024-2031. The goal? A countryside purged of drugs by 2031. Sounds like Mission Impossible? Not for the UAE! NANS sets ambitious targets, including reducing drug-related mortality rates and lowering the prevalence of drug abuse. What's more, the UAE has pledged to ensure the strategy won't be hijacked by bureaucratic red tape. Oh yeah, we're talking steely determination here!
Monitoring the Medicine Menace: Controlled Substances Under the Microscope
The Ministry also reported a key initiative aimed at assessing the spread of narcotics across the UAE and benchmarking global best practices. To address the misuse of controlled substances, a digital platform was developed in tandem with the healthcare sector to oversee their dispensation. No stone is being left unturned, my friend!
Legal Muscle: The Iron Fist Laws
At the heart of the UAE's legal arsenal against narcotics is Federal Decree Law No. (30) of 2021 on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, as amended by Federal Decree Law No. (53) of 2022. This comprehensive framework balances tough penalties with paths to rehabilitation. So, dealing spells jail time, but so does getting clean! Furthermore, the law encourages international cooperation to fight drug trafficking, making life a living hell for those involved.
The U.N. And Us: A Winning Combo
In a triumphant display of the UAE's proactive stance in global affairs, it was elected in April 2025 to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for the 2026-2029 term, representing the Asia-Pacific Group. That's right—the UAE is a frontline innovator in the UN's war on drugs!
Homies, the UAE has been dealing with the narc folder like a boss! From the culture of responsibility they've been instilling in their people to their unyielding commitment to international cooperation, the UAE's war on narcotics is a concrete example of a country that's not just talking the talk—it's walking the walk!
- Besides targeting narcotics within the UAE, the country has partnered with over 24 foreign forces for an expansive global drugs dragnet, seizing an additional 3,383 kilos of illicit substances beyond its borders.
- The UAE's war on narcotics also includes policies focused on the health sector, with a digital platform developed in conjunction with the healthcare sector to oversee the dispensation of controlled substances and combat the misuse.
- The UAE's commitment to combating drug crimes and narcotics trafficking extends beyond its borders, as evident in its successful election to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs in 2025, representing the Asia-Pacific Group, where it will contribute to the UN's ongoing war on drugs.
