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29 March 2024

Indian hashish addict 'ignorant' about its illegality

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By Eman Al Baik

22-year-old jobless Indian, who is being prosecuted for consuming hashish, told the Jury that he did not know that consuming hashish is against the laws in the country.

SS, admitted to the accusation of consuming hashish before the Dubai Criminal Court.

However, he defended that he did not know that consuming hashish is considered illegal in the country.

Following to his confession, SS submitted to the court a written defence in which he mentioned his excise.

The accused was arrested on May 22 and his urine test proved positive to the hashish and marijuana.

SS admitted before the police that he had consumed hashish two days before his arrest in his accommodation in Dubai.

The court adjourned the case for verdict on July 16.