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Drug Trafficking Defence Lawyer

Defence in the most serious drug allegations, involving supply, sale or intent to supply.

Last updated 15 October 2026. Statutes checked against the official text.

Advocate Amal Khamis
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What is trafficking?

An allegation of selling, supplying or intending to supply controlled substances.

Quantity, packaging, messages and money are central.

What do we do?

We challenge the proof of intent and role, test the evidence of communication and money, and review the legality of the investigation.

We also advise on how the case may be structured.

What are the risks?

These cases carry the most serious penalties.

That is why early and careful preparation matters.

What should I do first?

  1. Collect your records

    Phone, bank and travel.

  2. Do not delete messages

    Preserve everything.

  3. Identify others involved

    Roles are important.

  4. Stay silent without advice

    Do not name others yet.

Call us on +971 50 653 1334 or message us on WhatsApp. We answer at any hour.

Frequently asked questions

Can intent be inferred from quantity?

It can be considered, among other evidence. We test the inference.

What if someone planted it?

We examine the circumstances and the evidence. The details matter.

Related guides

Sources

This page describes how we act in this type of case. It does not restate the law: the linked guides set out the statutory position and cite the official English text on the UAE Legislation portal, uaelegislation.gov.ae. The Arabic text prevails over translations.

This page is general information, not legal advice.

If you or someone close to you is under investigation, speak to us early.

Call or message us at any hour. Tell us what has happened and where the case is. We will explain the next step.