Dubai Customs thwarted 87 attempts to bring in marijuana oil in the first quarter of 2019.
It's a huge spike from the same period last year, with 36 seizures in 2018.
Authorities say they the illegal substance is used in e-cigarettes and vape pens.
The Smart Customs Baggage Inspection System is devised to help officers identify suspicious baggage at Dubai airports, a top official explained.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed to honour winners of 'Great Arab Minds'
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, will honour the six winners of the Great Arab Minds Award 2025 on Thursday at Dubai's Museum of the Future.
UAE pledges $1.5 million to support UN Human Rights programme
The UAE has pledged $1.5 million in voluntary financial contributions to support programmes of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
UAE President holds talks with Turkish Foreign Minister
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has welcomed Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai to organise world’s largest virtual sign language class
Dubai is aiming to set a new Guinness World Record by holding the world's largest unified virtual sign language class on January 21.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, will honour the six winners of the Great Arab Minds Award 2025 on Thursday at Dubai's Museum of the Future.
The UAE has pledged $1.5 million in voluntary financial contributions to support programmes of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has welcomed Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.
