UAE Pioneering Efforts in Combating Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

 



The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a global leader in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking According to Brigadier General Saeed Abdullah Al Suwaidi Director General of the Federal Anti Narcotics General Directorate at the Ministry of Interior the UAE  National Anti Narcotics Charter and its integrated system of partners and relevant entities under the UAE Anti Narcotic Council have been instrumental in this endeavor.


The UAE commitment to drug control is evident in its various initiatives and programs The Siraj National Anti Drug Programme for instance has contributed to creating safer communities Additionally the Mukafih  service which offers confidential consultations via a toll free number empowers parents to detect drug use and early addiction cases within their families.


The UAE success in curbing drug smuggling and trafficking is attributed to its capable and qualified system as well as its regional and international cooperation with counterpart agencies across various countries In 2023 the Ministry of Interior statistics show that a total of 8300 reports were received with 11988 accused individuals, and 2397 electronic platforms promoting drugs were blocked during this period.


Furthermore the UAE has prioritized strengthening its international relations in the fight against drug promotion and trafficking In 2023, the country  cooperation extended to more than 30 countries involving joint efforts in cases, follow ups and information sharing related to drug smuggling and trafficking Internationally the UAE has also seized a total of 4481 kilograms of narcotics based on information provided by the UAE.


The UAE commitment to combating drug related issues is further demonstrated by its active participation in the global observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking The ministry focus on families as the first line of defence for children, with diverse activities and educational programs aims to enhance community awareness of drug dangers and addiction addressing security economic social and health aspects.

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