Narkotikastrafflagen
Narkotikastrafflagen is the Swedish narcotics penal code that governs offences related to illegal narcotics. Enacted in 1968 and amended since, the law criminalizes the production, possession, use, and distribution of illegal narcotics, as well as related activities such as importing, exporting, or transferring narcotics or their precursors. The act applies to substances listed in Swedish narcotics regulations and to acts carried out within Sweden or with effects in Sweden.
Offences under the act are categorized to cover different forms of illicit handling of narcotics. These include
Penalties under Narkotikastrafflagen range from fines to imprisonment, with the severity dependent on the specific offence,
History and context: Narkotikastrafflagen has been a central element of Sweden’s drug policy and reflects international