Dubai Police blocks over 290 websites for promoting drugs

Dubai Police have identified and blocked 297 websites promoting narcotics online during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting an intensified campaign in combating drug trafficking and raising public awareness.

Officials revealed that 125 intelligence leads were shared with global partners during the period, helping authorities track suspects beyond the UAE as part of a coordinated cross-border effort to disrupt drug operations.

The results were reviewed during a second quarter performance meeting of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, chaired by Major General Hareb Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Affairs.

Senior officers said the force continues to strengthen its use of technology to target trafficking networks and limit the spread of drugs across Dubai and the UAE. Major General Al Shamsi praised officers for what he described as strong operational performance and reaffirmed the force’s focus on training and adopting international best practices.

Dubai Police also highlighted prevention efforts, saying the Hemaya International Center delivered 95 awareness programmes reaching nearly 467,879 people during the quarter, while social media campaigns connecting with more than 8.72 million users.