Attempt to route weapons shipment to Port Sudan foiled

Last updated: April 30, 2026 | 20:10

Airport arrest

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Attorney-General has referred 13 defendants and six companies to the State Security Court on charges linked to an alleged attempt to transit military materiel through the country to Port Sudan.

Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said the case, now before the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court), involves accusations of illicit arms trafficking, forgery of official documents and money laundering.

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