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Dubai Police successfully recovered and returned a valuable jewellery bag belonging to a UAE resident in a coordinated effort with Bangladeshi authorities and the UAE Embassy in Dhaka. The jeweller, who lives in Dubai, was attending a jewellery exhibition in a GCC country when the mix-up occurred.
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The jeweller had four bags containing precious diamond pieces valued at around Dhs1.1m. Upon arrival at his destination, he was shocked to discover that one of the bags he was carrying was not his. Realizing the error, he returned to the UAE immediately and filed a report with the General Department of Airport Security, a Dubai Police Media report said.
How the mix-up happened
A specialised investigation team quickly uncovered that a Bangladeshi traveller had mistakenly taken the jeweller’s bag during security checks, confusing it for his own due to the bags’ striking similarity. Meanwhile, the jeweller had unknowingly taken the other traveller’s bag. The Bangladeshi traveller had already flown back to Bangladesh by then.
Dubai Police promptly initiated legal and administrative procedures and coordinated directly with the UAE Embassy in Dhaka and Bangladeshi authorities. Thanks to this collaboration, the jewellery bag was located and safely returned to its rightful owner in the UAE.
Recognition of collaborative efforts
Dubai Police expressed sincere appreciation for the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdulla Ali Abdulla Al Hamoudi, and his team, who facilitated all necessary procedures. Dubai Police also praised the strong partnership with Bangladeshi authorities, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in law enforcement to ensure justice, protect rights, and promote community safety.
The jeweller expressed heartfelt thanks to Dubai Police for their swift and professional handling of the case. “I truly don’t know how to find the words to express my appreciation,” he said. “Your remarkable attention to detail and sincere commitment to making people happy are beyond commendable.”
