12 June 2007

Smuggler admits guilt

A South African national was caught with 21 kilogrammes of marijuana while attempting to enter Dubai through the international airport. The 42-year-old tourist was stopped after customs officials believed he was using a fake passport to illegally enter the country.
While searching the man’s bags police found the drugs hidden in his suitcases, the Dubai Court of First Instance was told yesterday by lawyers. When asked about the discovery he told officials: “It might be marijuana.”After failing to appear in court on a previous occasion, the defendant yesterday admitted to drug smuggling. A verdict will be delivered later this month when he will be sentenced. Source

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