10 Countries that Follow Draconian Drug Laws

Bangalore: When travelling to a foreign land, one has to be extra careful with the laws that govern the land. Using illegal drugs in any foreign country poses risk. Each country has their own set of laws that varies from basic to the strictest laws. However, narcotics offenders in certain countries face steep fines, lengthy prison stays and, in some cases, a death sentence. Here are the 10 countries with the severe drug laws in the world as listed by therichest.com

10. Japan:

The law and society in Japan considered drug possession as an indefensible act. Japanese citizens who are caught growing, possessing, or using illegal drugs of any kind mostly find themselves in deep trouble. People, who get involved even for a minor offence, may be held in detention without bail for two to three months during the investigation and legal proceedings. Further, penalties for drug offences include lengthy imprisonment and a fine of up to 5,000,000 yen.

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