Abu Dhabi – A Pakistani man was caught with Hashish in his luggage at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
The accused, who works in the UAE and was in Pakistan on a holiday, claimed that his mother packed his bags and placed the drugs there without his knowledge.
A urine test conducted on the suspect tested positive for Hashish, reported the Khaleej Times.
He was charged with attempting to smuggle and consuming drugs.
In the courtroom, the accused testified that consuming the substance is common in his home country, and his mother encourages his habit, that’s why he claims she packed it in his bags without his knowledge.
The accused pleaded for leniency, his trial was adjourned to May.