Woman fined 20,000 AED in the UAE for hiding Psychotropic Substances in passport
The Fujairah Federal Court recently handed a woman a 20,000 dirham fine for the possession of psychotropic substances concealed within her passport. The discovery was made when women's police found a small piece of paper in the passport, later identified as a component of cannulas used in the production of substances classified as narcotics, falling outside legal authorization.
Fujairah Woman Fined for Narcotics in Passport
The Fujairah Federal Court has imposed a fine of 20,000 dirhams on a woman found in possession of psychotropic substances concealed within her passport. The women's police discovered a small piece of paper within the passport, later identified as a component of cannulas used in the production of substances classified as narcotics and not legally authorised.
Denial and Discovery
The accused refuted the possession of the clip, asserting that nothing was seized from her during the search. She maintained that she had willingly handed over her passport and was later informed about the discovery of a paper containing narcotic substances.
Definitive Proof
The court, however, concluded that the accusation against the woman was firmly established. This conclusion is based on the findings of the criminal laboratory report regarding the material seized from the accused, her statements documented in the evidentiary report, and the investigations conducted by the Public Prosecution. These collectively affirm the court's conviction that the defendant is indeed guilty of the charges brought against her.
Penalties Imposed
As a penalty, the court has imposed a fine of 20,000 dirhams on the defendant, along with the confiscation and destruction of the seized material. This verdict underscores the seriousness of possessing substances falling within the classification of narcotic substances without legal authorization.
