of the offences stipulated in this Law or the proceeds resulting therefrom and make a closure order which closes the shop or venue at which the illegal activities are carried out-with the knowledge of the owner altogether for such period as the court shall deem appropriate. Article (25) In addition to the penalties prescribed in this Law, the court shall order the foreign national deported after serving his jail term in accordance with this Law. Article (26) The penalties for violators of this Law will be subject to severer punishments stipulated by the Penal Code or any other law. Article (27) Employees appointed by the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs & Awqaf shall act as law enforcement officers for the purpose of detecting and establishing offences which are committed in violation of this Law. The local authorities in the individual Emirates shall extend to those employees the assistance required to enable them to carry out their duties. Closing Provisions Article (28) All provisions contravening the provisions of this Law are hereby repealed. Article (29) This Law shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall take effect from the date of publication. Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates Issued at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi: Dated: 30 Thee-alhija 1426H Corresponding to: 30 January 2006