Mia O’Brien: British 23-year-old jailed for life in Dubai after ‘stupid mistake,’ mother appeals for help
A 23 -year -old British woman was sentenced to imprisonment in Dubai and announced her family.
Liverpool, Mia O’Brien of Magson, made a very stupid mistake ”, according to his mother Danielle McKenna, who launched an emotional donation gathering defense to meet travel and legal costs.
“Mia was sentenced to life imprisonment in Dubai, and now in the central prison,” her mother wrote in Gofundme Post.
“As you can probably imagine, as his mother, I was absolutely ruined. I haven’t seen my daughter since last October,” he said.
“Mia is only 23 years old and did nothing bad in her life. This is going to the university to make a law and unfortunately confused with the wrong friends and made a very stupid mistake and now pays the price.”
“All I want, if you can donate everything you can back up, even if it is 1 £, I can greatly help us and be grateful to forever. Thank you very much.”
Danielle then thanked the supporters: orum I just want to thank everyone for their donations so far, this money will be used for my daughter Mia and even for any legal fee that may arise, and perhaps we will continue to go to Dubai to see her since we haven’t seen Mia since last October.
Speaking Daily mailDanielle said: “Currently passing. Life was transferred to another prison after receiving a penalty.”
It is not yet known why Mia O’Brien was sentenced. However, in the UAE, it can typically be left to drug trafficking depending on conditions and quantities. Among the other crimes that draw the terms of life are serious violence and terrorism.
The website of the British Foreign and Nations Community Office warns visitors: “There is zero tolerance to drugs related to drugs. Smuggling, smuggling, illegal drug use and penalties (including quantities) are serious.”
Drug smuggling penalties may include death penalty, and even small amounts, including marijuana, may cause minimum imprisonment or heavy fines. Authorities deal with the presence of drugs in the bloodstream.
Some herbal products and products containing cannabidol (CBD) in the UAE are illegal. Carrying drugs, including airports where further scanning detected illegal substances, may lead to arrest in quantities.
A FCDO spokesman: “We support the family of a British woman detained in the UAE and in contact with local authorities.” He said.
The objection of donation collection seeking £ 1,600 collected about £ 700 before it was canceled.
A Wafer spokesman, “the prohibited behavioral department in our service conditions violated the 9 periods of violating,” he said. Sun.
“Period 9 prohibits funding in Gofundme for the legal defense of some alleged crimes.”
