Is Heroin legal in Bahrain?

Legal status

Prohibited under Law 15 of 2007 (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) — possession/use criminal; trafficking death-eligible OR imprisonment + civil disqualification 3–15 years; no fixed statutory quantity (discretionary); [retained; drug death sentences imposed but not carried out — commonly commuted]

Consequences if caught

Heroin is prohibited in Bahrain under Law 15 of 2007 on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. In Bahrain (Law 15 of 2007 on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, with the Penal Code, Law 15 of 1976, and Sharia influence), all drugs are prohibited and possession or use is criminal. Serious crimes including trafficking carry capital punishment OR imprisonment plus civil disqualification of 3–15 years, with wide judicial sentencing discretion and no fixed statutory gram thresholds (discretionary). [retained; drug death sentences imposed but not carried out — commonly commuted] The death penalty is available for drug trafficking and courts have handed down drug death sentences (e.g. a 2019 smuggling case), but executions for drugs have NOT been carried out — most are commuted. Expatriates face deportation.

If prescribed or medical

Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.

Documentation

All drugs (cannabis/hashish, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA) are prohibited in Bahrain under Law 15 of 2007 on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, with the Penal Code (Law 15 of 1976) and Sharia influence; possession and use are criminal and there is no medical cannabis. Serious crimes including trafficking carry capital punishment OR imprisonment plus civil disqualification of 3–15 years, with wide judicial sentencing discretion and no fixed statutory gram thresholds (discretionary). [retained; drug death sentences imposed but not carried out — commonly commuted] The death penalty is available for drug trafficking and courts have handed down drug death sentences (e.g. a 2019 smuggling case), but executions for drugs have NOT been carried out — most are commuted. Expatriates face deportation. 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 Bahrain’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.