‘I Was Wracked With Horror’ – The Cost Of A Simple Favor Under Singapore’s Drug Laws
There are 33 offenses in Singapore that warrant capital punishment, including murder, drug trafficking, terrorism, kidnapping and use of firearms. After a pause of more than two years, the country resumed execution by hanging in March 2022. Since then a total of 16 people have been executed — all for drug trafficking. It’s unknown how many are still on death row.
When it comes to cannabis possession, 500g is enough for the death sentence under Singapore’s law. The same punishment is warranted for 15g of heroin, 30grams of cocaine and 250g of methamhetamine (also kown as crystal or ice). Possession of just 15g of cannabis is also considered drug trafficking, while those found with less than 15g of cannabis are considered users, and they are sent to the Drug Rehabilitation Center (DRC) instead of prison, writes BBC.
The article tells a story of Kim (not her real name), a casual cannabis user, who used it for medical benefits, when she experienced family troubles. She found a reliable local supplier and it became a habit. She was surrounded by people who also used marijuana, and some of her friends asked her to get some for them.
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