DUBAI: Abu Dhabi police foiled a recent attempt to smuggle 18 workers, including women, in the bed of a lorry across the Khatam Al-Shakla border in Al Ain, according to a statement released by the force on Tuesday.
The people, who were found in a cramped, hollowed-out section of the truck floor, were attempting to enter the UAE through the Buraimi and Al-Ain border checkpoint.
The police said they had acted upon a tip-off of “an attempted infiltration at the checkpoint” with the help of Abu Dhabi Customs.
In a statement, Abu Dhabi police praised the cooperation of its partners and their efforts, warning against threatening the country’s security and stability.
