Is 25I-NBOMe legal in Singapore?
- Legal status
- 25I-NBOMe is a Class A controlled drug in the First Schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Act; the NBOMe new psychoactive substances were moved from the temporary Fifth Schedule to Class A control in the 2014-2015 reclassification.
- Consequences if caught
- Possession and consumption are offences carrying imprisonment and caning; trafficking above threshold quantities can attract the death penalty.
- If prescribed or medical
- No accepted medical use; not available on prescription.
- Documentation
- Misuse of Drugs Act, First Schedule (Class A); Central Narcotics Bureau reclassification of NPS to Class A.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Singapore’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
Before you travel
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If you’re detained or arrested abroad
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