Dubai Police return bag of silver bars worth Dhs2 million to Asian passenger

The General Department of Airport Security at Dubai Police successfully returned a handbag containing silver bars valued at approximately Dhs2 million to an Asian passenger, following intensive efforts by the team at Terminal 1.

Colonel Abdullah Faisal Al Dosari, Director of the Terminal 1 Security Department, explained that a foot patrol officer was conducting a routine security sweep in the departure hall when an Asian passenger reported losing a black handbag before boarding his flight.

Col. Al Dosari added that upon receiving the report, the operations room took immediate action and reviewed the passenger's movement. A team of foot patrol officers was then deployed to search for the bag across various areas of the airport.

He noted that the team successfully located the bag. Upon opening and verifying its contents, they found it contained silver bars valued at approximately Dhs2 million.

“After confirming the ownership documents, the bag was handed over to its owner in accordance with legal procedures, with an official receipt issued,” Col. Al Dosari added.

The passenger expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to Dubai Police, commending their swift response and the professionalism of the teams at the General Department of Airport Security.