Student jailed for a year in Dubai after 'gently touching' airport official

Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos was arrested after an ‘invasive’ search in Dubai International Airport in July

De Los Santos flew in to the city on her way home from a trip to Istanbul. After disembarking, she was held up by airport security. The entire interaction left De Los Santos feeling ’embarrassed’ and ‘violated,’ Detained in Dubai said. Detained in Dubai said De Los Santos was forced to sign a document in Arabic, then was informed a travel ban was placed on her – preventing her from leaving the country.Massive stash of McDonald's arrives at court where Donald Trump is on trialGirl, 9, kidnapped while cycling is found locked in cupboard inside camper van

Officials in the UAE were reportedly set to deport De Los Santos after she paid the fine, but the customs officials filed an appeal before she could leave. The agency also encourages US citizens traveling abroad to familiarize themselves with local laws before traveling abroad.

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