What does this area cover?
It covers possession, trafficking and supply, smuggling and prescription medication matters.
The detailed position of the law is in the drug offences guides, which cite the official text.
How do you choose the right service?
Choose by the allegation. Quantity, intent and the setting matter.
If medicine is involved, the prescription service applies.
What should I do first?
Call at once
The first statement matters.
Do not discuss it by phone or message
Messages can be evidence.
Gather prescriptions
If medicine is involved.
Ask for a lawyer at the station
Before any questioning.
Call us on +971 50 653 1334 or message us on WhatsApp. We answer at any hour.
Frequently asked questions
Does every drug case lead to deportation?
It is a common consequence for non-citizens. The deportation guide explains the rules.
Are tests always conclusive?
Not always. We examine the testing and the chain of custody.
Guides in this section
Drug Possession Lawyer
Defence when you are accused of having a controlled substance.
Read the guideDrug Trafficking Defence Lawyer
Defence in the most serious drug allegations, involving supply, sale or intent to supply.
Read the guideDrug Smuggling Lawyer
Defence when drugs are alleged to have been brought across the border.
Read the guidePrescription Drug Offence Lawyer
Cases involving medicines that are lawful elsewhere but controlled in the UAE.
Read the guideRelated 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.