An expensive trip to Dubai

[Fab Foodie]

Seems odd for the airline to tip booze down her neck for which she can be arrested for drinking.

On t'other hand, one locks horns with customs officials at one's peril, particularly in today's political climate.

Also never under-estimate what a mate of mine once described as the 'clever dentist factor'.

Well-paid individuals, used to getting their way and being treated with respect can be easy prey for officialdom wanting a bit of fun.

Well this may help with your ruminations....

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...nking-wine-is-released?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

 

[Mrs M]

Well this may help with your ruminations....

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news...nking-wine-is-released?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

The fact that “detained in Dubai” exists should IMO be more than enough to deter any visitors.

 

[Drago]

If I went to Dubai, and I pray that I never do, then from the very moment I enter their airspace I would keep my hands to myself, and wouldn't consume so much as a wine gum. It ain't no secret what they're like with their laws, so how eejuts still manage to get caught out defies belief.

 

[nickyboy]

Seems odd for the airline to tip booze down her neck for which she can be arrested for drinking.

On t'other hand, one locks horns with customs officials at one's peril, particularly in today's political climate.

Also never under-estimate what a mate of mine once described as the 'clever dentist factor'.

Well-paid individuals, used to getting their way and being treated with respect can be easy prey for officialdom wanting a bit of fun.

Many thousands of passengers enter Dubai every day, a lot will have some alcohol in their system. None of these ever have any problem

She was travelling on an invalid visa. When she was told she couldn't enter Dubai and had to go back to UK it seems to have kicked off

Alcohol in her system was a convenient reason to lock her up when this happened

 

[vickster]

The fact that “detained in Dubai” exists should IMO be more than enough to deter any visitors.

Sounds like an idea for a new reality TV show for wanabee celebs

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Apparently the driver in the OP is unemployed, disabled and drives an adapted Corsa in the UK. I wonder if the Lamborghini was adapted for him?

 

[Beebo]

Apparently the driver in the OP is unemployed, disabled and drives an adapted Corsa in the UK. I wonder if the Lamborghini was adapted for him?

This story just gets more strange.
He was staying at a very expensive 5 star hotel too.

 

[Cycleops]

This story just gets more strange.
He was staying at a very expensive 5 star hotel too.

Not so strange when you start to apply some thought processes as to where the money might have come from.

 

[Bazzer]

Apparently the driver in the OP is unemployed, disabled and drives an adapted Corsa in the UK. I wonder if the Lamborghini was adapted for him?

If correct, one would hope an investigator from the DWP might show an interest in the story.

 

[classic33]

This story just gets more strange.
He was staying at a very expensive 5 star hotel too.

He's from Wales as well.

 

[Cycleops]

Apparently he has cone to an agreement with the authorities who have reduced his fine to £26,000 which he he has paid.

https://dailym.ai/2OCwhuG

 

[classic33]

Apparently he has cone to an agreement with the authorities who have reduced his fine to £26,000 which he he has paid.

https://dailym.ai/2OCwhuG

How? You'd not get that much for a Corsa.

 

[Cycleops]

How? You'd not get that much for a Corsa.

I think that's what else everyone's wondering.
Answers to South Wales police on a postcard.

 

[classic33]

Another £400-£500 for the ticket home. His old one will be no use now.

 

[vickster]

Another £400-£500 for the ticket home. His old one will be no use now.

How do you know for sure, he might have an open flexi ticket