Saudi Arabia Approves Methamphetamine-related Offenses as Major Crimes with Detention
The Attorney General's Decision No. 110 issued on 1 Ramadan 1446 AH amends a previous regulation (Decision No. 1 dated 1 Muharram 1442 AH) by adding Clause No. 26, which states: 'All criminal offenses related to methamphetamine (Shabu) are classified as major crimes requiring detention.'
Known as ice or crystal meth, Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug that has powerful euphoric effects similar to those of cocaine, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Therefore, the new decision aligns with the Kingdom's national efforts to combat drug abuse and curb its spread due to its severe health and security risks.
According to the Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Mujib, the classification covers all offenses related to methamphetamine, such as possession, smuggling, trafficking, acquisition, receipt, storage, transportation, purchase, or use when intended for personal consumption.
Furthermore, any attempt to produce or manufacture methamphetamine represents a major offense under this regulation.
In line with Article 112 of the Criminal Procedures Law, the decision authorizes the Attorney General to determine major crimes requiring detention and publish them in the official gazette.
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