Dubai, November 29
The United Arab Emirates has eased some of its harsh drug laws, relaxing penalties for travellers who arrive in the country with products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main intoxicating chemical in cannabis.
The new law, published on Sunday in the UAE’s official gazette, says people caught carrying food, drinks and other items with cannabis into the country will no longer land in prison if it’s their first time. Instead, authorities will confiscate and destroy the products.
The law marks a noteworthy change for one of the world’s most restrictive nations when it comes to importing common drugs for personal use. — AP
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