“There is zero tolerance for drug-related offences,” the Federal Foreign Office says in its recommendation from the United Arab Emirates. “Possession of the smallest amount of illegal drugs can result in a prison sentence of at least four years.” By the way, it is legal to transport a kilo of pot to Singapore as long as you declare it to customs, and you don`t mind falling 7 feet with a rope around your neck. We remind you that under no circumstances may foreign authorities intervene in local judicial proceedings. You should be able to contact your embassy in case of legal problems, but they will probably only be able to refer you to a list of lawyers. Therefore, it is advisable to be cautious and to inquire about the rules in force on the territory of the Emirates. OP here. Expired medications are just as effective. In fact, many people use them beyond their expiration date because they can`t afford new ones. My Xanax had expired because, as I mentioned earlier, I hadn`t noticed it and it was a simple oversight.

At the time, I took the agent at his word because it never occurred to me that an expired RX was illegal in the US (it isn`t), so I got rid of Xanax before I got to the UAE. I did not dispose of the Ambien. I had no problems there. Agree that you should check the local laws before arriving in the country. However, I do not agree that the CBP officer did me a favor by being abusive and not knowing the actual regulations. An agent who gives false facts and abuses authority is never a good thing. Note that the UAE has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy regarding illegal drugs and medicines and people with unauthorized drugs face the same penalties as drug traffickers. The law does not distinguish between controlled drugs and illegal drugs in this case. Penalties for human trafficking can include the death penalty, and possession of even the smallest amount of illegal drugs can result in a prison sentence of at least four years. @traderjoe: You said: Understand: Your doctor prescribed the drug for a good reason.

Take it as prescribed, guys. Don`t skip the cans. Don`t be afraid of stories of Stasi agents locking you up for your blood pressure medication. Be careful: If you occasionally take Xanax, benzo, Vicodin, or anxiety medication, bring something and seal it tightly. If you need it every day, bottle it with your Rx number. If you need Xanax, don`t travel to the UAE, even though it`s mandatory, unless you jump through ALL the tires. Yes, there is a good chance that you will be arrested. So what? Read the penalty if you bring Xanax to the Maldives. The customs notice is a small pamphlet that is not clear at all.

It is a psychotropic drug that is banned, period. The customs pamphlet suggests that prescribed controlled drugs require a prescription. although it is not at all clear if this applies to Xanax. You can ask a lawyer to call customs or the local lawyer in advance, but keep in mind that these countries do not follow the same legal rules as Merca. They said: “Some skin care products and e-cigarette refills may contain ingredients that are illegal in the UAE, such as CBD oil. Even if your medication is legal in the UAE, it should be limited to a maximum of three months if you are a visitor. Fascism on parade. The harm to you if you don`t take the medication prescribed by your doctor because blogs have stories about someone being “jailed” for bringing medicine is enough to make me crave a Xanax myself.

OP here. Expired medications are just as effective. In fact, many people use them beyond their expiration date because they can`t afford new ones. My Xanax had expired because, as I mentioned earlier, I hadn`t noticed it and it was a simple oversight. At the time, I took the agent at his word because it never occurred to me that an expired RX was illegal in the United States. (it doesn`t), so I have the. “In fact, the drugs that Perry owned are completely legal in the UAE, as long as the patient has prescription documents that Perry has. The customs officer`s initial error should never have escalated into a criminal charge; However, this reveals the lack of professionalism within the judicial system and the seemingly capricious situation of the prosecution. Attempting to purchase any form of illegal drugs, including black market drugs, can result in jail time, fines, and deportation. Millions of people pass by and visit Dubai and the UAE all the time and many take medication and the authorities obviously know this, but you have to be careful and some are completely illegal like codeine. The Nottingham Marine Safety Officer was carrying three types of anti-anxiety medication: temazepam, clonazepam and citalopram.

All three are legal in the UAE. The Ministry of Health lists all unapproved drugs on its website, 71 of which are currently banned. If you are visiting the United Arab Emirates, it is best to compare all the medications you want to take with this list. Medicines that are perfectly legal in the UK, such as painkillers containing codeine, can stop and condemn you when you go through customs there. For example, exedrine tension headache tablets, Tylenol arthritis pain tablets, niquitin mint lozenges, and otrivin nasal spray are all on the banned list. Some medicines and medicines that can be purchased over the counter in other countries are classified as controlled substances in the UAE and are illegal to possess. These include medicines that are completely legal in the UK, such as painkillers containing codeine, which you can stop if you transport it to customs in the UAE. Last week, Sharjah police said they had arrested a gang of nine men and seized about AED15 million ($4.1 million) worth of illegal Xanax tablets.

My husband also had experience with questions about the medication he had brought for local travel. He was asked for the medical certificate, but he did not bring it with him. Fortunately, because he only has this inhaler for his asthma, they considered it. From this experience, we realized that even only local flights, proper and legal documents on medicines should be carried anytime and anywhere. Thank you also for this sharing, which will help you. Thank you for bringing this matter to your attention!!! I would really like to hear more about that. After a blogger posted about tea in the Burj al Arab, I had never seen any reference to the UAE`s drug laws. Luckily, I saw a reference in a travel guide and didn`t bring my Xanax, which I also use for insomnia/jet lag. On the way to Russia in a few weeks, someone knows. Dubai was amazing, but one thing I want to comment on is the fact that drinking alcohol, being in a taxi with a member of the opposite sex that you`re not married to, and a lot of things that we would consider normal are technically illegal in Dubai. Drinking alcohol actually requires a drinking license, which you can`t even ask for if you wanted to. The bottom line is that the UAE can be a dangerous place to visit because many common things that are “tolerated” are still illegal there, and there are too many grey areas and you can get into serious trouble and make an example to make one of them for any reason at any time.

Doctors advised against the unprescribed use of anti-anxiety drugs like Xanax after a major medication crisis last week. I had the problem with melatonin in Japan. I almost missed my connecting flight. The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has a list of 70 “unapproved drugs” on its website. Do not bring a pot. Do not bring medications that are not prescribed to you. Do not bring quantities of medication beyond what you need for your trip. If they take your medication, go to a doctor and get something to use. So don`t go back to a rudimentary country. That is all that is likely to happen. The UAE Council states: “Individuals may bring medicines into the country for their personal use.

The risk of addiction can be high when people take such pills to recover, as it causes a feeling of mild to moderate euphoria. (Poppy seeds, by the way, are also banned in the UAE, so don`t buy poppy seed bagels at your departure airport and forget to eat them before landing in Dubai. At first glance, it`s probably best to avoid poppy seeds altogether, as they always seem to have a way to get stuck in your teeth before a big meeting or hot date.) A British man, Perry Coppins, 61, is arrested in Dubai after being arrested for transporting anti-anxiety medication through customs. He was sent to prison for five weeks pending his first trial and faces a four-year prison sentence. I remember holding my breath as my bag went through security on entering Dubai because I had a few recipes with me (but nothing addictive). I received a letter from my doctor and they were all in their original bottle, just in case.