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 will remain advocates of peace, not war: Gargash
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Dubai Customs intel helps foil major drug-smuggling attempt
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UAE sends three more aid convoys to Gaza under 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'
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UAE launches federal body for AI and data in push for 'government of future'
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'Dubai Mallathon' enters second edition, transforming malls into fitness hubs
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, on Sunday unveiled the second edition of 'Dubai Mallathon' that transforms malls into fitness hubs.
UAE denies media reports alleging transfer of funds to Iran
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UAE, Mozambique Presidents explore stronger economic and energy ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed ways to deepen cooperation with Mozambique during a phone call with President Daniel Chapo on Saturday.
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