Is GHB legal in Turkmenistan?

Legal status

Controlled under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended) — illegal manufacture/processing/acquisition/storage/transport/transfer for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) is trafficking: production/storage/transport for sale 3–10 years, escalating to 12–20 years + confiscation for large-quantity/official-position/aggravated cases; use or possession up to 5 years; the maximum penalty is imprisonment

Consequences if caught

GHB is controlled in Turkmenistan under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3–10 years, escalating to 12–20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years.

If prescribed or medical

Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.

Documentation

In Turkmenistan, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (No. 222-1 of 1997, as amended). The illegal manufacture, processing, acquisition, storage, transport or transfer of narcotic or psychotropic substances for the purpose of sale (Art. 292) and related articles are the trafficking offences: production, storage or transport for sale carries 3–10 years, escalating to 12–20 years with confiscation for large-quantity, official-position or otherwise aggravated cases, while use or possession carries up to 5 years. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, 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 Turkmenistan’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.