Is Fentanyl legal in Namibia?

Legal status

Controlled under the Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act 41 of 1971 — dealing (s.2) and possession (s.3) carry imprisonment plus a fine (case law ~12 years for cocaine dealing; cannabis up to ~10 years); the precise trafficking-quantity bands are left to confirmation against the current statute; the maximum penalty is imprisonment

Consequences if caught

Fentanyl is controlled in Namibia under the Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act 41 of 1971. In Namibia, drugs fall under the Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act 41 of 1971. Dealing in a dangerous dependence-producing drug (s.2) and possession (s.3) carry imprisonment together with a fine — case law has seen sentences of around 12 years for cocaine dealing, and cannabis possession or dealing draws fines and imprisonment of up to about 10 years; the precise trafficking-quantity bands are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment.

If prescribed or medical

Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.

Documentation

In Namibia, drugs fall under the Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances and Rehabilitation Centres Act 41 of 1971. Dealing in a dangerous dependence-producing drug (s.2) and possession (s.3) carry imprisonment together with a fine — case law has seen sentences of around 12 years for cocaine dealing, and cannabis possession or dealing draws fines and imprisonment of up to about 10 years; the precise trafficking-quantity bands are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment. Cannabis is a prohibited dependence-producing drug under the same Act, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Namibia’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.