Drug trafficker challenges life term

The RAK Criminal Court of Appeal started hearing an appeal filed by an Arab resident against the life imprisonment awarded to him for consuming and trafficking in drugs.

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Published: Fri 13 Jul 2012, 9:06 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 11:37 AM

The RAK anti-narcotics police arrested the defendant from a cafe following a tipoff from an undercover source that he had consumed and possessed drugs. Lab analysis showed traces of narcotic substances in the suspect’s blood sample. He was referred to the Public Prosecution which charged him with illegally consuming and trafficking in narcotics. The Criminal Court of First Instance sentenced him to life imprisonment, which he challenged, and the Court of Appeal adjourned the case to September 3 for hearing the pleas of the defence lawyer.

ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com


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