Dubai’s Court of First Instance has sentenced a 35-year-old Asian man, identified as A.M.G., to life imprisonment for running a narcotics delivery-style distribution network.
The ruling also ordered the confiscation of all seized drugs and imposed strict financial restrictions on the convict. Additionally, the court ruled that he be deported after serving his sentence.
The defendant was banned from transferring or depositing funds, personally or through others, without prior approval from the UAE Central Bank in coordination with the Ministry of Interior.
Police Surveillance and Sting Operation
According to case records, Dubai Police’s General Department of Anti-Narcotics received reliable intelligence that A.M.G. was promoting crystal meth among drug users for money, while also consuming narcotics himself.
Under surveillance, officers observed that he frequently visited the Abu Hail area. This led authorities to set up a sting operation, during which he was arrested in possession of nine packets of crystal meth.
Drugs Seized at Home
A subsequent search of his residence uncovered a shoebox containing heroin, hashish, and more crystal meth. Police also seized a precision scale, a scalpel, and other tools used for preparing and dividing narcotics for sale.
Investigators noted that the method resembled a professional delivery service, where the accused prepared drugs in small quantities for distribution.
Confession and Modus Operandi
During questioning, A.M.G. admitted to distributing narcotics by placing them at pre-determined locations, photographing the drop-off sites, and sending coordinates to an accomplice in an Asian country.
He was paid Dh30 for each delivery point. The system allowed users to collect drugs discreetly, making law enforcement tracking more difficult.
A forensic laboratory confirmed that the accused had consumed narcotics and that the seized substances included heroin, hashish, and crystal meth.
Court Verdict Upheld
Based on the evidence, the court found him guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The Court of Appeal later upheld the ruling, reinforcing Dubai’s zero-tolerance stance toward narcotics crimes.
Authorities highlighted the case as a significant victory against organized drug operations, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to combating drug trafficking through intelligence-led policing and strict legal measures.