A 25-year-old man who carried a kilogram of heroin in his stomach has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, and AED 50,000 in fine.
Officials added that he will be deported after completing his sentence.
The man was caught at the Dubai International Airport on October 14 after custom officials suspected something "suspicious" and conducted a body scan on him.
Later investigations by the Dubai Police crime lab confirmed he was carrying 99 capsules of heroin inside his stomach.
'Circle Dubai' initiative sets new standards for waste management
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed launches Al Maktoum Archives
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Fujairah F3 plant set to power 380,000 homes as operations kicks off
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Dubai police foil robbery worth AED660K
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed asks UAE to raise flag on November 3
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Dubai hosts global city leaders for Asia Pacific Cities Summit
Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, underscored Dubai’s role as a global hub for inclusive and future-ready urban growth at the opening ceremony of the Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors' Forum at Expo City.
Saqr Ghobash to lead FNC delegation to Azerbaijan
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