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Cannabis — Saudi Arabia

What travelers need to know about cannabis in Saudi Arabia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Cannabis in Saudi Arabia: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Marijuana, cannabis, and CBD products are illegal in Saudi Arabia even if prescribed abroad or ordered online by mail; buying or selling drugs can carry the death penalty.

Death penalty for trafficking; long jail, heavy fines, and public floggings for possession.

§ U.S. Department of State — Saudi Arabia

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