Is 6-APB legal in Japan?
- Legal status
- 6-APB is controlled in Japan — (2-aminopropyl)benzofuran (APB) was added to the designated-substance (Shitei-Yakubutsu) list under the Pharmaceutical Affairs / narcotics law in April 2014; sale and import are banned.
- Consequences if caught
- Designated dangerous drug: possession, use, sale and import prohibited, with imprisonment and fines. No death penalty.
- If prescribed or medical
- No recognised medical use; no lawful prescription route.
- Documentation
- Import and sale banned; no lawful personal-import route.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Japan’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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