Is 6-APB legal in France?
- Legal status
- 6-APB is classed as a stupefiant (narcotic) in France — individually named by the Arrete du 3 mai 2018 amending the 22 Feb 1990 list, which scheduled the benzofuran group (5-APB, 6-APB, 5-/6-EAPB, 5-/6-MAPB).
- Consequences if caught
- Full narcotic offence: possession and use punishable; trafficking up to 10 years (20-30 for aggravated or organised trafficking) plus heavy fines. No death penalty.
- If prescribed or medical
- No recognised medical use; no lawful prescription route as a stupefiant.
- Documentation
- No lawful personal-import route for a scheduled narcotic.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with France’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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