Drug Offences
by The Findlaw Team
Offences involving drugs and illicit substances can attract significant penalties in New Zealand that can result in a lengthy period in jail for anyone found guilty. The laws surrounding drug offences can be complex and technical and involve:
- use of drugs
- possession of drugs
- cultivation and manufacturing of drugs and narcotic plants (marijuana, opium)
- supply and trafficking
- conspiracy, and
- possession of implements or equipment to manufacture drugs
There are a wide range of criminal drug offences. They generally involve a number of technical elements and have a number of penalty levels.
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