French reality television stars Océane El Himer and Léa Mary were arrested and placed in police custody in Dubai on September 22, 2026, following a police raid at a private gathering.
Late-Night Intervention at a Dubai Apartment
The intervention occurred during an after-party in a Dubai apartment, according to French gossip blogger Aqababe, whose reports were relayed by Swiss news outlets Le Matin and 24 Heures. Law enforcement officers arrived at the premises following noise complaints lodged by the hotel or neighboring residents regarding disturbances originating from the room.
High-Profile Creators Taken to Al Barsha Station
Police reportedly entered the apartment and uncovered quantities of narcotics, including cocaine and ecstasy. Alongside Océane El Himer—known for her participation in Les Marseillais and a following of over one million users on Instagram—and Léa Mary—a former candidate on Les Princes et les Princesses de l’amour with more than two million Instagram followers—authorities detained a content creator identified by blogger Aqababe as Amirrlife.
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Subsequent Screenings and Official Silence
According to reports from Le Matin citing regional coverage, the suspects and several other individuals present were transferred to the Al Barsha police station. Subsequent drug screenings administered by authorities resulted in positive tests for multiple participants, including the two high-profile influencers. Official authorities in the United Arab Emirates have not issued a formal public statement detailing the specific substances seized or confirming individual test results.
Severe Penalties Under Emirati Legislation
The Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France has issued strict travel warnings regarding the legal consequences of drug offenses in the United Arab Emirates. According to official French diplomatic advisories cited by regional reporting, the possession, consumption, production, or importation of narcotics—even in microscopic quantities down to the milligram level, including prescription medications containing codeine—is strictly prohibited and heavily penalized.
Mandatory Deportation and Ongoing Diplomatic Tracking
Under local legislation, the baseline penalty for the possession or consumption of illegal substances carries a minimum prison sentence of two years, which can scale up to 15 years under aggravating circumstances or repeat offenses. Individuals who facilitate drug use by providing premises face five-year prison sentences, while convicted traffickers face capital punishment. Furthermore, individuals subjected to criminal convictions in the territory typically face mandatory deportation and passport confiscation following the completion of their prison terms.
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Diplomatic sources confirmed to BFMTV that the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs has been officially notified of the detention of the three French nationals in Dubai as local judicial procedures continue.