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Ghana’s consulate in Dubai has advised persons traveling to the United Arab Emirates to be vigilant when accepting parcels to be delivered to others in Dubai.

The advice follows the arrest of five persons for attempting to traffic Marijuana.

In a statement, Ghana’s consulate in Dubai said one person has already been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for carrying drugs to the UAE.

“The consulate general wishes to advise everyone who has a relative coming from ghana to Dubai, to inform them never to take any message/parcel from agents or any other person to bring to Dubai except if they can inspect and ascertain the true content of the message/ parcel.”

Below is the Statement