New Penal Code Introduces Prison Terms for Drug Use and Trafficking in Afghanistan

New penalties for drug use and trafficking have been introduced under a new penal code, imposing prison terms as drug consumption in Afghanistan shifts toward synthetic substances.

Under the Taliban’s new penal code, individuals using narcotic substances can face up to six months in prison depending on their condition.

Drug sellers face tougher punishment, with prison sentences ranging from one to seven years, while poppy and cannabis cultivation also carries jail terms.

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