An Indian expatriate has been facing trial for smuggling in and possessing drugs in the UAE, media reported Tuesday.
The Indian driver, 28, identified only as A.S., was arrested with Tramadol drug tablets on his arrival at the Dubai airport following an arrest warrant by Ajman police anti-narcotics department March 28, Emirates 24/7 reported.
A.S. denied smuggling drugs at the Dubai Criminal Court and contended that they were bought against medical prescription.
Police recovered 36 Tramadol tablets, in addition to 39 buprenorphine tablets and other types of medicines from him.
The court will reconvene June 10.