Police foil bid to smuggle 18 hidden under truck floor

Abu Dhabi Police

Abu Dhabi Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 18 people into the UAE through the Al Ain-Oman border crossing. 

Images shared by the authorities on social media showed the men and women packed into a tight space under the floor of the truck. 

Officials said they acted on a tip-off and worked in collaboration with Abu Dhabi customs.

 

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