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The man is accused of smuggling 92 capsules containing 759g of heroin in his stomach. (SUPPLIED)
The Dubai Criminal Court heard a case of a Pakistani visitor accused of possessing and smuggling 92 capsules containing 759g of heroin.
On suspicion, Majed Hussain, 20, inspector, searched the passenger, FAG, 33, as well as his luggage when the latter arrived at Dubai International Airport on February 28. The inspection device showed foreign bodies in his digestive system.
When confronted, FAG admitted having 92 capsules that were given to him by someone in Karachi to hand them over to a person in Dubai.
In a Dubai hospital, FAG voided the capsules containing a white substance that proved to be heroin.
FAG repeated his confession before the court and asked the judge for leniency. The court adjourned the verdict until August 24.
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