A Gulf national has been sentenced to three months in jail for drug consumption after Dubai authorities intercepted a parcel containing synthetic drugs concealed in A4 printing sheets. The case began in April 2025 when a Dubai Customs inspector flagged a suspicious parcel declared as office supplies. However, forensic tests detected traces of narcotics in his system, leading to the drug-consumption conviction. Prosecutors were unable to prove he arranged the importation of the drug-soaked papers. The African suspect remains under separate investigation for trafficking. Laboratory tests confirmed the seized paper sheets had been infused with a controlled synthetic substance. The Gulf national denied ordering the parcel or having any connection to the shipment. Authorities have warned of increasing attempts to smuggle drugs through ordinary items such as clothing, snacks, and paper products. The package contained 22 sheets of paper that showed unusual characteristics during inspection.
