Dubai Customs has confiscated over 35 tonnes of counterfeit, smuggled, and non-compliant goods in a sweeping three-month inspection campaign across all air cargo centres, marking the largest operation of its kind this year, reports Dubai's Gulf News.
The seized items include 12 million smuggled cigarettes, 6.7 million counterfeit cigarettes, 37,110 non-compliant cosmetic products, 3,632 unauthorised electronic components, and 10,520 counterfeit items from global brands.
Abdulla Busenad, director general of dubai Customs, praised the inspection teams and highlighted the use of advanced scanning systems, data analysis tools, and customs intelligence to intercept suspicious shipments. He said the operation reinforces Dubai's position as a global leader in secure trade and supports its economic vision.
Sultan Saif Al Suwaidi, director of Air Cargo Centres Management, emphasized the balance between security enforcement and trade facilitation. Inspectors use high-tech scanning and manual checks to ensure goods reach markets efficiently while maintaining strict oversight.
Yousef Ozair Mubarak, director of the IPR Department, noted that Dubai Customs collaborates with brand owners to detect counterfeits and recycles seized items to reduce environmental impact, transforming them into reusable materials instead of destroying them.
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The seized items include 12 million smuggled cigarettes, 6.7 million counterfeit cigarettes, 37,110 non-compliant cosmetic products, 3,632 unauthorised electronic components, and 10,520 counterfeit items from global brands.
Abdulla Busenad, director general of dubai Customs, praised the inspection teams and highlighted the use of advanced scanning systems, data analysis tools, and customs intelligence to intercept suspicious shipments. He said the operation reinforces Dubai's position as a global leader in secure trade and supports its economic vision.
Sultan Saif Al Suwaidi, director of Air Cargo Centres Management, emphasized the balance between security enforcement and trade facilitation. Inspectors use high-tech scanning and manual checks to ensure goods reach markets efficiently while maintaining strict oversight.
Yousef Ozair Mubarak, director of the IPR Department, noted that Dubai Customs collaborates with brand owners to detect counterfeits and recycles seized items to reduce environmental impact, transforming them into reusable materials instead of destroying them.
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