Is Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2 / Spice) legal in Greece?
- Legal status
- Controlled as a class. Synthetic cannabinoids are scheduled as narcotics under the Narcotic Drugs Code (Law 4139/2013), with named synthetic cannabinoids added by ministerial decision as they emerged and tracking the 1971 Convention Schedule II additions; this is distinct from cannabis, which Greece treats as a Class B narcotic.
- Consequences if caught
- Illegal as controlled narcotics; trafficking carries heavy imprisonment under the narcotics code. No death penalty.
- If prescribed or medical
- These synthetic cannabinoids have no recognised medical use and no lawful prescription route in Greece.
- Documentation
- No lawful personal-import route for controlled narcotics; do not carry.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Greece’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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