Dubai Police anti-drug campaign blocked 297 websites promoting narcotics during the second quarter of 2026, while awareness initiatives reached more than 8.7 million people across digital platforms.
DUBAI: Dubai Police have stepped up their fight against drug trafficking, shutting down hundreds of websites promoting narcotics while expanding awareness campaigns that reached millions of people during the second quarter of 2026.
The latest figures were presented during a quarterly performance review of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, where senior officials assessed progress in tackling drug-related crime, strengthening international cooperation and boosting community awareness.
One of the biggest highlights was the blocking of 297 websites that were found promoting or facilitating access to illegal drugs online. At the same time, Dubai Police shared 125 intelligence reports with law enforcement agencies around the world, helping authorities identify and arrest suspects involved in international drug trafficking networks.
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The review meeting was chaired by Major General Hareb Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Affairs, who praised the efforts of anti-narcotics officers and support teams in protecting the UAE from the dangers of drug trafficking.
He said Dubai Police remain committed to investing in advanced technology, specialised training and international best practices to stay ahead of organised criminal networks that operate across borders.
Officials also reviewed statistics on drug-related cases, suspects arrested and the quantities of narcotics seized during the second quarter. The discussion included operational plans, prevention strategies and progress made on recommendations from the previous performance review.
Brigadier Khalid bin Muwaizah, Director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, said fighting drugs requires strong international partnerships because trafficking networks operate across multiple countries. He noted that intelligence sharing continues to play a key role in identifying suspects and disrupting global drug operations.
Alongside enforcement, Dubai Police anti-drug campaign efforts also focused heavily on prevention through education and community outreach.
The Hemaya International Centre, which leads the force’s awareness programmes, organised 95 educational initiatives during the quarter, reaching 467,879 people from different sections of the community. These programmes were designed to educate residents, parents and young people about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of early prevention.
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Dubai Police also expanded its digital presence, using social media and online platforms to spread awareness messages. These campaigns reached an impressive 8,723,327 people, making them one of the force’s largest public awareness efforts to date.
Officials said the digital campaigns focused on strengthening family awareness, encouraging community participation and promoting a proactive approach to tackling emerging challenges linked to narcotics and other security risks.
With both enforcement and prevention moving forward together, Dubai Police anti-drug campaign continues to combine technology, international cooperation and public education to reduce drug-related crime and build a safer community across the UAE.
