Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs

Offences and Penalties in Opium Cultivation, Manufacture, Sale, and Export

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The illegal cultivation, manufacture, sale, and export of opium are subject to severe penalties under both international and national laws. The regulations surrounding these activities aim to prevent the illicit production and trafficking of opium, which can fuel drug abuse and organized crime. Governments enforce stringent penalties to deter unauthorized activities involving opium poppy cultivation … Read more

Manufacture, Sale, and Export of Opium: Regulatory Overview

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The manufacture, sale, and export of opium are highly regulated activities, controlled by international treaties and national laws to prevent abuse, illegal trafficking, and misuse. Given opium’s critical role in the production of important pharmaceutical drugs (e.g., morphine, codeine) and its potential for abuse, governments have established stringent guidelines to ensure that its production and … Read more

Prohibition, Control, and Regulation of Opium Poppy Cultivation and Production of Poppy Straw

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The cultivation of opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) and the production of poppy straw are strictly regulated globally due to the plant’s potential for narcotic substance production, especially opiates like morphine, codeine, and thebaine. These substances are crucial in medicine but also have high potential for abuse. The legal framework surrounding the prohibition, control, and regulation … Read more

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