Cannabis in Kuwait
Cannabis in Kuwait is illegal for all purposes, and possession of even small amounts of the drug is a criminal offence and can result in hefty prison time and significant fines.
Enforcement
Possession or personal use of cannabis can result in two years in prison plus fines.[1] Punishment for drug-related crimes can be severe,[2] up to and including the death penalty.[3]
International smuggling
Cannabis and other drugs are transshipped from Afghanistan through Iran, to Kuwait, then to Europe.[4]
References
- ^ Fajer Ahmed (April 3, 2016), "Marijuana and the law in Kuwait", Kuwait Times
- ^ Travel to Kuwait, U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs, retrieved 2018-01-12
- ^ Indian Embassy in Kuwait (July 26, 2015), "Embassy releases advisory regarding drugs for Indian community in Kuwait", Kuwait Times
- ^ Ulrichsen, K.C. (2014). Insecure Gulf: The End of Certainty and the Transition to the Post-oil Era. Oxford University Press. p. 44. ISBN 978-0-19-025744-6. Retrieved 2018-01-13.
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