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.
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UAE ranked world's second safest country
The UAE has been ranked second in the 2025 Safety Index by Numbeo, a global database of user-contributed data on cities and countries.
Dubai Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle 147.4 kg of narcotics
Dubai Customs has thwarted a major smuggling attempt by intercepting 147.4 kilogrammes of narcotics and psychotropic substances at a strategic seaport, preventing entry into the emirate.
5 banks, 2 insurance firms fined AED 2.62 million for flouting tax rules
Five banks and two insurance companies operating in the UAE have been penalised for violating tax rules, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced on Tuesday.
UAE foils 634 cyberattacks targetting public, private entities
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has successfully foiled 634 cyberattacks targetting government and private entities in the country.
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