Is Etizolam legal in Indonesia?
- Legal status
- Etizolam is a controlled Psikotropika Golongan II under Law No. 5/1997, scheduled by Permenkes No. 31 Tahun 2023 (etizolam is expressly named).
- Consequences if caught
- Golongan II psychotropic possession up to ~5 years plus fine (Law No. 5/1997). The death penalty attaches only to Narkotika Golongan I under Law No. 35/2009 — etizolam is a psychotropic and is not death-eligible.
- If prescribed or medical
- Controlled as a Golongan II psychotropic; handled under BPOM controlled-substance rules.
- Documentation
- Declare controlled medicines and confirm import rules with BPOM; carry any prescription in original packaging.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Indonesia’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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