Stories from Abu Dhabi · UAE

UAE security authorities have arrested 13 individuals in connection with a case involving state security crimes. The group includes 6 individuals identified as part of a cell allegedly planning to smuggle ammunition through UAE territory to Port Sudan. The case involves allegations of violating state laws and regulations, according to the source. Prosecutors allege defendants were involved in illicit ammunition deals totaling over $12 million in commissions. The first shipment was reportedly smuggled into the UAE via private aircraft for transport to Port Sudan. UAE Attorney General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi referred a network of 13 suspects and six companies to the State Department. Investigations revealed the suspects were involved in transferring ammunition shipments to authorities in South Sudan. The arrests were reported by Sky News Arabia Radio in Abu Dhabi.

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United Arab Emirates authorities have arrested 19 suspects in connection with a smuggling operation. UAE Attorney General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has charged a 13-person network with illegal military equipment smuggling, forgery, and money laundering. Investigations revealed an attempt to transport ammunition shipments to Port Sudan authorities through UAE territory in violation of laws. The case involves several companies linked to the crime. Such an action would constitute a major combat operation and would likely result in casualties. The operation would involve islands in the Persian Gulf, including Qeshm Island and several islands controlled by the UAE. The US military has a plan to address the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite existing mine risks. The plan involves increasing investment in the defense industrial base to boost production rates.

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The UAE Attorney General, Dr. Investigators have uncovered a case involving military equipment fraud, forgery, and money laundering. The case involves allegations of planning to transport an ammunition shipment through Port Sudan. An Abu Dhabi court has received 19 defendants, including six companies, for trial in the Federal Appellate Court's State Security Department. The proceedings are being handled by the state security division. A decision was issued to refer 19 defendants, including six companies, to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal in the State Security Circuit. The incidents are reportedly linked to transactions requested by an arms committee in the Bur Sudda authority. The incidents are linked to deals requested by the Sudanese Armament Committee led by Al-Burhan and Yasser al-Atta, in coordination with Osman Mohammed Al-Zubair.

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