Lebanese food influencer sentenced to life for hashish smuggling

Georges Hanna Dib, who operated under the moniker “Dr Food,” was sentenced by a Lebanese court for trafficking hashish concealed in cake packaging. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, concluded a year‑long investigation that traced the illicit shipments from Lebanon to European destinations, where the narcotics were hidden inside seemingly ordinary confectionery boxes. Prosecutors presented evidence that Dib coordinated a network that sourced the drug locally, repackaged it as bakery goods, and used commercial courier services to bypass customs inspections.

The court imposed a prison term of five years and levied a fine of 1.2 million Lebanese pounds, citing the seriousness of the offense and its impact on public safety. Dib’s conviction underscores ongoing efforts by Lebanese authorities to dismantle sophisticated drug‑smuggling operations that exploit everyday consumer goods as cover. The sentencing serves as a warning to other traffickers that the use of deceptive packaging will not shield them from legal repercussions.