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What is the punishment for drugs in Japan?
This article provides an overview of drug laws in Japan and the penalties associated with them. Possession of any illicit drug is punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of up to 5 million yen, while trafficking and distribution can result in up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to 10 million yen. Manufacturing drugs carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment or even the death penalty if more than 1 kilogram is involved. Special cases involving minors are also subject to additional punishments. The police have a major role when it comes to enforcing drug laws and rehabilitation programs play an important role when it comes punishing those found guilty for committing offenses related to drugs.
