The UAE has a zero-tolerance policy for entertaining use of drugs. The Narcotics law (Federal Law No. 14 of 1995 ) prohibits the production, import, export, transport, buying, selling, possessing, storing of narcotic and psychotropic substances unless done so as part of supervised and regulated medical or scientific activities in accordance with the applicable laws. The UAE police has dedicated departments to deal with drugs' issues.

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The Narcotics Law prohibits importing, exporting, transporting, and bringing in narcotics and psychotropic substances, except for specific and controlled medical uses.

 

Illegal Drug-related felonies are often charged with severe penalties including imprisonment (for life or otherwise), heavy fines, and restrictive orders such as deportation on the nature of the crime. Our dedicated team of experts adopt strategic solutions thereby obtaining favorable results with minimal consequences.

 

Mahmood Bin Jaber Advocates & Legal Consultants are considered as experts in handling drug & substance-related crimes in the UAE, and our team of Advocates & lawyers have expertise knowledge in representing and defending drug related crimes including in consumption cases, trading/intending to promote etc.

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Frequently asked questions about Drugs & material-related crimes

Punishments according to Schedule 10 of the Narcotics Law, violating the provisions related to Articles 10 and 11 would result in penalties of not less than 7 or 10 years of imprisonment and fines depending on the nature of the narcotic/psychotropic substances.   Depending upon the magnitude of the case accused may be sentenced to lifetime imprisonment as well.

 

Also, Article 57 of the Narcotics Law further provides that if the crimes related to violations of Article 10/11 are committed with the intent of trafficking or promotion, or the accused belongs to a hostile group or organized gang, or works for its benefit, the death penalty could be imposed.

 

Since 07th November 2020, the UAE removed the law which stated anyone consuming alcohol should be in possession of an alcohol license. Therefore, it no longer require a license to consume or possession of alcohol in the UAE.  However to purchase you still need one. ( individuals must still be over the age of 21 and non-Muslim).

 

Question 3: is it illegal to promote or publications Images of drugs in UAE?

 

People who wear clothes or place stickers on their vehicles that display images of drugs, such as marijuana leaves, can be punished under UAE’s new drug law. This could land you with a hefty fine of  AED5,000 and a jail sentence of up to 2 years (if the offender repeats the violation).

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