“They also changed the route of the shipment to deceive customs officers by first exporting the contraband to a European port, and then to the Jebel Ali Port as if it was originally imported from a European country,” he said.
However, in spite of all such attention-diverting manoeuvres, the customs inspectors were vigilant enough that they spotted the contraband after having doubt about the shipment while exposing it to scanning devices. “The K9 Squad was brought into the scene to check the items confiscated and positively reacted. The Customs Mobile Laboratory was also called in to take a sample examination and reported that the substance found was cocaine.”
The official said the operation was part of the Customs' strategy to combating illicit drugs and protecting the safety and security of the society, the youth in particular.
“A large quantity of a very dangerous toxin such as this would have definitely harmed the safety and security of our residents. We are always developing our strategies to identify such hazardous substances and prevent their smuggling into the country.”
Al Khuroosi said the cocaine seized was meant for trafficking in the local market, in view of its huge volume and the manner it was smuggled in. 
Dubai Customs made use of sophisticated devices and advanced information and risk analysis systems in thwarting the contraband.