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Drug Trafficking United Arab Emirates (UAE) Drug Possession

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal...

“NARCOTICS IS A DIRTY BUSINESS” - Legal consequences of drug trafficking in the UAE

Drug trafficking refers to the international trade of drugs. It involves production, manufacture, packaging, transportation and regional distribution of drugs, sometimes carried out by organised criminal groups. The United...more

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UAE Cabinet Decision No. 43/2024: New Drug Rules for Non-Resident Foreigners Caught with Narcotics

In June 2024, the UAE introduced Cabinet Decision No. 43/2024, establishing a comprehensive framework for handling non-resident foreigners caught in possession of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances while entering the...more

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Refusing To Provide A Drug Test Sample Will Lead To Hefty Fines And Imprisonment

There is no flexibility when it comes to drug-related offences in the UAE, and they could lead to punishments as high as deportation from the country. According to the new federal law on narcotics, Federal Decree-Law No. 30...more

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