Cannabis is illegal in Libya.
Libya remains a major transit country for cannabis resin, which is smuggled into the country both via major ports and through the country's southern and western borders. It is then re-exported to South-Eastern Europe and Egypt, sometimes passing through Malta.
The consumption of cannabis resin is high in major coastal cities and there is an intersection between the criminal actors involved in cannabis resin trafficking and other forms of illicit flows, notably human smuggling and cocaine trafficking.
Criminal networks and armed groups are funded by the cannabis resin market.
Law No. 7 of 1990 on Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (as amended).
Offenders maybe remanded to a treatment facility for 6 months to 1 year.
A distinction is indicated between possession and actual use, although both are punishable with a 2-year prison sentence.
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The legality of cannabis varies widely across Africa. In some countries, cannabis is illegal, and possession or use can result in severe penalties. In other countries, cannabis is legal or decriminalised for medical or recreational use.
It is important to note that the laws and penalties related to cannabis can change frequently and vary by jurisdiction. It is always a good idea to research the current law and regulations before using or possessing cannabis in any country.