Man jailed for four years in Dubai for 0.003grammes of Cannabis

Scratches Saudi from list of places to go, ever.

To sleepy - I think Saudi Arabia Sharia Law is considered to be very harsh, not moderate. Do you have links?

Solitaryman666 wrote: »

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+1

Was thinking of bringing the g/f here.
Gonna head somewhere else, and won't be giving any money to a country as f*cked up as that.

monkeyfudge wrote: »

A Rastafarian with cannabis? What's the world coming to?

lol

Sleepy wrote: »

A question for any followers of Islam on this forum: with behaviour like this from an Islamic country that's regarded as pretty moderate compared to the likes of Iran etc. can you see why so many westerners are starting to hear 'Muslim' as a 'scary' word?

That comment is almost as stupid as the decision by the Dubai authorities.

irishconvert wrote: »

That comment is almost as stupid as the decision by the Dubai authorities.

I 100% agree with Sleepy.

irishconvert wrote: »

I agree they (Dubai authorities) are way over the top here but why would that make you scared of Muslims in general?????? There are stupid people from all religions.

Of course there are, but I wouldn't feel at risk of being jailed for nothing (which is what this is btw) in non-Muslim countries really.

I wouldn't be scared of Muslims in general, but Muslim states in general, yes.

irishconvert wrote: »

I'm sure this man (http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-1305421,00.html) didn't feel at risk of being jailed for nothing in a Christan country either. Neither did the Guildford four or Birmingham six.

Nope, but then again, I've been to Birmingham and not felt threatened in the slightest. Dubai was another story. Though it might have been the 45 degree heat that did it to me.

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

Of course there are, but I wouldn't feel at risk of being jailed for nothing (which is what this is btw) in non-Muslim countries really.

Drug laws abroad
There are currently more than 1,500 Britons in foreign jails for drug offences. Before you pack that ounce, you may want to read on.

Death penalty
Algeria, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

Heavy prison sentences
Cyprus: zero tolerance policy towards drugs and possession will usually lead to a hefty fine or even life imprisonment
Greece: possession of even small quantities of drugs can lead to lengthy and even life imprisonment
South East Asia: sentences of 40 to 50 years are not uncommon

Harsh sentences
India: 10 years for smoking cannabis
Italy: Up to 20 years imprisonment
Jamaica: Drug offences result in mandatory prison sentences and large fines. Possession of even small quantities can lead to imprisonment
Morocco: Maximum of 10 years imprisonment plus a fine.
Spain: Sentences for carrying can be up to 12 years
Tunisia: Possession of even a small amount of drugs could cost you a term in prison, while more serious charges may even result in 20 years imprisonment plus a fine
Turkey: Up to 20 years imprisonment
Venezuela: Drug carriers face minimum 10-year prison sentences in harsh conditions

Btw, Saudi Arabia, which imposes a strict version of Islamic law, is the only country in the world where women are banned from driving. Religious authorities say allowing women to drive would lead to gender-mixing and take women away from their role as child-rearers. Doesn't sound moderate Sleepy.

Jimmy Joe-Joe Junior Shabadoo wrote: »

the united states is holding several hundred people for no other reason than 'they looked arab and were holding a gun in a warzone' and probably torturing alot of people too... you see why rational, decent people are afraid of christians?

Maybe thats why I feel safe in the United States, I don't look Arab. Arabs in the US have every right to feel threatened in the States, same way I wouldn't be too comfortable walking around Dubai.

I was considering going to New Zealand in a few months and some of the cheaper flights go through Dubai. Assuming that this is true, I will make sure never to go near there. It could have been me picking up a small amount on my shoe if I was to walk behind that guy. :eek:

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

Because they are all treated as suspects. Its paranoia.

But you are saying an Arab hs every right to feel threatened in the States. Do you think an Irishman in the 1980's in London had a right to feel threatened also? Do you think it is right that people are judged on their race, religion or nationality?

Thats absolute madness. Sorry, but I can't think of anything funny to say.

*gets up and leaves*

irishconvert wrote: »

But you are saying an Arab hs every right to feel threatened in the States.

I'm saying they more than likely do, I'm not saying that its right at all.

irishconvert wrote: »

Do you think an Irishman in the 1980's in London had a right to feel threatened also?

Damn sure they did, and with good reason too. The IRA were at the height of their powers and every Irish person was being treated as a suspect, of course they felt threatened. People with Irish surnames were at risk of being detained for questioning at airports and ports for no other reason than a few fada's.

irishconvert wrote: »

Do you think it is right that people are judged on their race, religion or nationality?

Of course not, but unfortunately we don't live in a picture perfect world. Arabs in the US feel threatened, Westerners in the Middle-East feel threatened, the world keeps turning.

It's unfortunate though, in some places (which will remain nameless) that known drug-dealers, claiming benefits, ride around in brand-new limos, apparently completely ignored by the local "law-enforcement officers".

With that kind of checking your are basically guaranteed to a four year sentence just from being stopped by the airport security as they will be able to find that kind of amount on everybody. They must have 100% conviction for everybody they don't like the look of passing through their airports.