Croatia legalises drug possession

Cape Town 191012 A anonymous person "Chasing The Dragon" this is a form of smoking Heroine and can be bought at the bus station.The Central Transportation Hub in Cape Town CBD has become a drug haven. The easy accesability of TIK( Crystal Meth )and UNGA ( Heroine) to anybody from a street kid to a school child at the bus terminal. picture : neil baynes Reporter : Sibongakonka

Cape Town 191012 A anonymous person "Chasing The Dragon" this is a form of smoking Heroine and can be bought at the bus station.The Central Transportation Hub in Cape Town CBD has become a drug haven. The easy accesability of TIK( Crystal Meth )and UNGA ( Heroine) to anybody from a street kid to a school child at the bus terminal. picture : neil baynes Reporter : Sibongakonka

Published Dec 14, 2012

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EU-bound Croatia decided on Friday to decriminalise drugs possession, introducing fines instead of jail terms for users caught with small amounts for personal use.

Under amendments to the country's penal code, possession of drugs for personal use will no longer be a criminal offence.

“Now youngsters caught in a park with a joint will not go to prison, but pay a fine,” Justice Minister Orsat Miljenic told lawmakers.

From January 1, those found in possession of drugs can be fined up to 2 680 euros ($3 503), be sent for rehabilitation or ordered to do community service.

Previously, anyone convicted of drugs possession could be sentenced to up to three years in jail.

Under the new law, however, stricter penalties of up to 15 years in jail will be handed down to those convicted of drug dealing, especially if caught near schools.

Croatia will become the 28th member of the European Union next July. - AFP

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