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.
UAE launches aid mission for hurricane-hit Caribbean nations
The UAE has launched an urgent humanitarian mission to assist communities affected by Hurricane Melissa, which devastated parts of Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled holds talks with South Korean President
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, looked at ways to advance cooperation with South Korea in key sectors during talks with President Lee Jae-myung in Gyeongju.
UAE fuel prices to drop in November
Motorists will pay less at the pump in November, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Friday.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in South Korea for APEC Forum
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in South Korea on Thursday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum.
UAE condemns attacks on civilians in Sudan's El Fasher
The UAE has condemned the heinous attacks on civilians in El Fasher during the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan, calling it a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.
Arab Parliament commends UAE’s humanitarian efforts in Gaza
The Arab Parliament has praised the UAE's humanitarian efforts to support Palestinians in Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
UAE aid ship reaches Egypt with vital supplies for Gaza
The UAE Humanitarian Ship, carrying 7,200 tonnes of food, shelter and medical supplies, has arrived at Egypt’s Port of Al Arish, ahead of its transfer to the Gaza Strip to support urgent relief efforts.
Dubai strengthens emergency preparedness with strategic partnerships
The Dubai Resilience Centre has signed three key agreements to boost the city’s emergency preparedness and crisis response capabilities.
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