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The UAE creates a national drug enforcement authority

Federal Decree-Law 2/2025 established the National Drug Enforcement Authority, replacing the interior ministry's anti-narcotics department and taking over policy, enforcement, precursor and treatment functions. The law was issued on 29 July 2025 and took effect on 1 January 2026.[1]

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References

  1. UAE Legislation — Federal Decree-Law No. 2 of 2025 establishing the National Drug Enforcement AuthorityIssued 29 July 2025; effective 1 January 2026.

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