一名在迪拜的英国妇女因涉嫌持有毒品而面临终身监禁,但没有根据阿联酋法律提供出售意图的证据。
A British woman in Dubai faces life in prison for alleged drug possession, with no proof of intent to sell required under UAE law.
一名25岁的英国妇女,来自圣赫勒拿的Antonia Bettridge, 2026年2月初被拘留后,在迪拜可能因毒品罪名被判处终身监禁。
A 25-year-old British woman, Antonia Bettridge from St Helens, is facing potential life imprisonment in Dubai on drug charges after being detained in early February 2026.
她于2023年11月搬到阿联酋,担任体育教练,然后转入房地产和个人培训。
She moved to the UAE in November 2023, working as a sports coach before transitioning into real estate and personal training.
根据阿联酋法律,她拥有麻醉品,意图促销,根据阿联酋法律,她被指控犯有终身监禁罪,并被罚款200,000阿联酋迪拉姆。
Authorities allege she possessed narcotics with intent to promote, a charge under UAE law that carries life imprisonment and a fine of AED 200,000.
阿联酋法律不要求证明销售意向,引起关切。
UAE law does not require proof of intent to sell, raising concerns.
她的家人和律师,包括在迪拜被拘留的人,正在敦促英国官员协助她的保释和辩护。
Her family and legal advocates, including Detained in Dubai, are urging UK officials to assist with her bail and defense.
没有公布任何关于证据或具体指控的细节,她的母亲报告说,由于地区冲突,难以与她联系。
No details on evidence or specific charges have been released, and her mother reports difficulty contacting her due to regional conflict.
该案仍在进行中。
The case remains ongoing.