Q: Is it an offence to consume alcohol in Qatar? My friend was arrested by police while he was walking to his accommodation after a new year party. After detaining him in the police station for a whole day, they took him to prosecution and then released. One of our friends said there will be a case against him for consuming alcohol. What is the offence? What to do if there is a case? Please advise.
EX, Doha

A: According to Article 270 of the Qatar Penal Laws anyone who is found drunk on a main street or anyone who disturbs others due to intoxication will be convicted to no more than six months in jail and to a fine of QR3,000 or to any one of these two penalties. The same penalty shall be imposed on anyone who drinks any alcoholic beverages in a public place. Collect the details of the case from the court and attend the case on the date of hearing.

Credit: Gulf Times

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