Is Heroin legal in Jordan?

Legal status

Prohibited under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act No. 23 of 2016 — general trafficking 1–12 years (up to 25 aggravated); possession/personal use ~3 months–2 years + fine; death penalty NARROW (international-gang collaboration only; 2006 amendment cut general drug DP to life); [executions rare]

Consequences if caught

Heroin is prohibited in Jordan under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act No. 23 of 2016. In Jordan (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act No. 23 of 2016), general trafficking draws 1–12 years, rising to up to 25 years in aggravating circumstances; possession for personal use (a small or first-time amount) draws about 3 months–2 years plus a 1,000–3,000 JOD fine. The death penalty is narrow — reserved for collaborating with international narcotics gangs (the 2006 amendment cut the general drug-crime death penalty to life). [retained for the international-gang offence; executions rare] The death penalty is NARROW — reserved for the crime of collaborating with international gangs dealing in narcotics; a 2006 amendment to the prior 1988 law had already reduced the general drug-crime death penalty to life. Do not expect a general-trafficking death penalty.

If prescribed or medical

Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.

Documentation

In Jordan (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act No. 23 of 2016), general trafficking draws 1–12 years, rising to up to 25 years in aggravating circumstances; possession for personal use (a small or first-time amount) draws about 3 months–2 years plus a 1,000–3,000 JOD fine. There is no medical cannabis. [retained for the international-gang offence; executions rare] The death penalty is NARROW — reserved for the crime of collaborating with international gangs dealing in narcotics; a 2006 amendment to the prior 1988 law had already reduced the general drug-crime death penalty to life. Do not expect a general-trafficking death penalty. 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 Jordan’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.