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Woman, 23, 'Jailed for Life' in Dubai After 'Very Stupid Mistake' - Liverpool Echo
Mia O'Brien, a 23-year-old British law student, was sentenced to life in Dubai for a drug-related offence, reflecting the UAE's strict zero-tolerance drug laws, officials said.
- Mia O'Brien, a 23-year-old British law student, has been jailed for life in Dubai and transferred from central prison to another facility.
- Danielle McKenna says her daughter got mixed up with the wrong crowd; the family calls Mia O'Brien's case a 'very stupid mistake' and notes UAE life sentences last about 15 years.
- Mia's mother launched an online fundraiser to cover travel and legal costs, with Danielle McKenna, 46, appealing for donations and saying `She told MailOnline` her daughter is struggling.
- A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokeswoman said the FCDO is supporting the family and is in contact with UAE authorities, while its travel guidance warns of zero tolerance for drug offences.
- Authorities prosecute possession and trafficking strictly, with life terms used for trafficking and terrorism; UAE airports and security systems detect illegal items, including cannabis.
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