Is Methamphetamine legal in Syria?

Legal status

Prohibited under the Narcotic Drugs Law No. 2 of 1993 — trafficking/cultivation/manufacture punishable by DEATH (Art 39); trafficking life + fine; possession not for trafficking ≤1 year + fine; death in aggravated cases; [retained; enforcement opaque amid conflict]

Consequences if caught

Methamphetamine is prohibited in Syria under the Narcotic Drugs Law No. 2 of 1993 (Legislative Decree). In Syria (Narcotic Drugs Law No. 2 of 1993, Legislative Decree), trafficking, cultivation or manufacture is punishable by DEATH (Art 39); a user draws 3–15 years (Art 43); possession not for trafficking draws up to 1 year plus a fine up to 5,000 SYP; trafficking draws life plus a 1–5 million SYP fine. Death applies in aggravated cases (a public official combating drugs, a minor used, or an international smuggling syndicate). [retained; enforcement opaque amid conflict] Syria is retentionist on paper — death applies in aggravated cases (a public official combating drugs, a minor used, or an international smuggling syndicate) — but enforcement is opaque amid the conflict, and a September 2019 amnesty reduced some death sentences to life. Active executions are not asserted.

If prescribed or medical

Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.

Documentation

In Syria (Narcotic Drugs Law No. 2 of 1993, Legislative Decree), trafficking, cultivation or manufacture is punishable by DEATH (Art 39); a user draws 3–15 years (Art 43); possession not for trafficking draws up to 1 year plus a fine up to 5,000 SYP; trafficking draws life plus a 1–5 million SYP fine. Death applies in aggravated cases (a public official combating drugs, a minor used, or an international smuggling syndicate). There is no medical cannabis. [retained; enforcement opaque amid conflict] Syria is retentionist on paper — death applies in aggravated cases (a public official combating drugs, a minor used, or an international smuggling syndicate) — but enforcement is opaque amid the conflict, and a September 2019 amnesty reduced some death sentences to life. Active executions are not asserted. 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 Syria’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.