Accused admits drug-smuggling

Dubai - One of five British subjects accused of smuggling drugs into the United Arab Emirates made a confession when she appeared…

Dubai - One of five British subjects accused of smuggling drugs into the United Arab Emirates made a confession when she appeared in court yesterday.

The Foreign Office said Ms Anna Bartlett admitted bringing cocaine and hashish into the Emirates, but denied intending to use, sell or trade it. Ms Bartlett (22) was reported to have said she brought the drugs into the country as a gift.