Brigadier Khalid Ali bin Muwaiza, Deputy Director of the General Department of Narcotics Control at Dubai Police, welcomed a delegation from the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) at his office. The meeting, attended by Colonel Dr. Abdul Rahman Sharaf Al Mamari, Director of the International Hemaya Centre, Captain Ahmed Zayed Al Busaidi, Head of the Department of International Programs, and several drug control officers, focused on fostering cooperation, exchanging experiences, and addressing shared challenges in combating international organized crime.
The discussions encompassed strategies to apprehend perpetrators, implement qualification programs, and advance training courses for professionals in drug control. Brigadier General Khalid bin Muwaiza highlighted the significance of collaborative efforts, emphasizing successful outcomes in international operations where the UAE cooperated with various nations, resulting in the dismantling of major international drug trafficking networks.
A member of the International Narcotics Control Board provided an overview of the board’s objectives, tasks, and notable achievements. The delegation was introduced to “The Global Program for the Rapid Interception of Hazardous Substances” and its role in information exchange among international control agencies using the “IONICS” platform. The visiting delegation expressed gratitude to Dubai Police for their warm reception and commended the department’s efforts in combating crime, leveraging advanced AI techniques, and employing skilled human resources to effectively address local and international challenges.
As part of the visit, the delegation toured the “Narcotics Observatory” Center at the General Department of Forensic Evidence and Criminology, gaining insights into its objectives, organizational structure, and programs. Additionally, the delegation visited the “Irada” Center for Treatment and Rehabilitation, where they were briefed by His Excellency Abdul Razzaq Amiri, Executive Director of the “Irada” Centre, on the center’s operations, plans, and notable achievements.
