Dubai police arrested a group of young people, of Arab nationality, after they posted a video on social media networks, boasting of drug abuse, and they were referred to the judicial authorities.

The video showed two young men - among those arrested - in the GBR area, as they smoked cigarettes, one of which stated that it contains hashish.

The Acting Director of the General Anti-Narcotics Department, Colonel Khaled Ali Bin Mwizah said, “The concerned teams moved immediately after the video clip spread on social media, and arrested the accused within hours, and transferred them to the competent authorities to take the necessary measures against them.” Noting that the communication sites are not platforms To show off abnormal behavior.

A security source said to "Emirates Today": "The arrested suspects were subjected to examination by forensic experts, to ascertain whether they were abusing any kind of drugs, and the charges against them varied between taking and promoting drugs through social networks."

Bin Muweza emphasized that Dubai Police focuses its attention on monitoring social media sites, to control everyone who tries to spread the scourge of drugs through them, as it managed to deal painful blows to drug dealers by closing their personal accounts through the communication sites, in cooperation with various competent authorities. Pointing out that the family is the first line of defense to address this phenomenon, so it must educate their children about drugs, and make sure to choose friends carefully.

He asked members of the public not to circulate these videos, as they represent the promotion of prohibited substances and negative thoughts, which may be a reason for dragging others to drug use, as a matter of experience and curiosity, stressing that the Dubai police strike with a hand of iron whoever begged himself to tamper with the laws of the state, whether from During dealing, promoting or trading.

Prison and fine

Federal Law No. (5) of 2012 regarding combating information technology crimes, in Article No. (29), stipulates that “temporary imprisonment and a fine not exceeding one million dirhams shall be imposed on anyone who publishes information, news, or data on a website or any information network, or An information technology device with the intent to harm the reputation, prestige, or standing of the state or any of its institutions.