Bangladeshi Man Sentenced to Life for Drug Trafficking in Dubai

A 35-year-old Bangladeshi man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Dubai Criminal Court for drug trafficking. He was found guilty of possessing and attempting to sell cannabis in coordination with an accomplice.

The arrest was carried out in Dubai's Al Nahda area during a meticulously planned sting operation conducted by the Anti-Narcotics Department of Umm Al Quwain Police.

The case dates to August 2023, when a 30-year-old Jordanian man was arrested for drug use. During questioning, he admitted to obtaining cannabis from his brother-in-law, a 33-year-old Sudanese man. In September 2023, the Sudanese man was apprehended near Festival City in Dubai. A search of his apartment in Dubai Sports City uncovered cannabis, leading to further revelations.

The Sudanese man confessed to repeatedly purchasing cannabis from the Bangladeshi suspect, paying between Dh300 and Dh500 per transaction. Based on this information, authorities secured an arrest warrant for the Bangladeshi man.

A sting operation was executed in Al Nahda 1, near Gold Luck Supermarket, with the cooperation of the Sudanese accomplice. During the operation, the Bangladeshi suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended. Police discovered a small bag of cannabis in his possession. A search of his residence at Al Jabri building in Al Nahda uncovered additional cannabis hidden in the bathroom ceiling and a weighing scale under his bed.

Forensic analysis confirmed the seized substances were cannabis, weighing approximately 193.13g. Examination of the suspect’s mobile phone revealed incriminating WhatsApp messages, where he used code names like "paper" and "lulu" to discuss drug transactions.

Despite denying the charges during a court appearance via video link, the evidence—including testimonies, forensic findings, and prior admissions—proved his guilt. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment, equivalent to 25 years under UAE law, followed by deportation.

The Sudanese and Jordanian men implicated in the case were previously charged and sentenced for their involvement.

The Bangladeshi man has appealed the verdict, with a hearing scheduled at Dubai’s Appeal Court on January 22 next year.

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