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On February 10th, Cat was moved to Al Wathba Central Prison, before test results were even concluded on the traces of dirt that the arresting officials allege is ‘hashish’.

The melatonin (the possession of which being what he was originally held for) and his urine were given a second test. The results were again negative according to the German Consulate.

The dirt was finally processed, after two weeks of ‘testing’. The result is positive according to Cat’s attorney though the matter remains under investigation due to incorrectly followed evidence procedures and he has still not been officially charged.

Authorities have called on another extension for 7 days. At the conclusion of this 7 day period, an extension will most likely be sought for a further 30 – 40 days at which point a date for the hearing should be arranged and will cause further delays. At such time, his council will begin negotiations with the prosecution to drop the case and urge for a swift deportation. If he is not successful, Cat will have to wait a few more days for a preliminary hearing. Even if successful, we are unsure how long it will take to deport him. If unsuccessful, he faces 4 years imprisonment. Cat will of course be pleading innocent at this trial.

Cat will remain in Al Wathba Prison. Al Wathba Prison is notorious for its human rights abuses including executions, lashings, overcrowding. With lice infested inmates competing for space on the concrete floor:

http://www.phaseloop.com/foreignprisoners/prison-abudhabi.html
http://www.uaeprison.com/victims_injustice-uae.htm