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Cannabis — ProhibitedMENA

Bahrain

Medical cannabis is prohibited in Bahrain. Severe criminal penalties may apply for possession, use, or trafficking.

Bahrain enforces some of the strictest drug laws in the world, with cannabis classified alongside other narcotics under a zero-tolerance policy. Possession, use, and trafficking carry severe penalties including lengthy imprisonment and, for trafficking, potentially life imprisonment or the death penalty. There is no medical cannabis framework.

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Regulator
Anti-Narcotics Directorate, Ministry of Interior
Key Legislation
Law No. 15 of 2007 Regarding Narcotic Substances and Psychotropic Materials
Year Legalized
N/A
Program Size
N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

  • Possession of any amount of cannabis for personal use carries a minimum sentence of 3 months to 2 years imprisonment
  • Drug trafficking convictions can result in life imprisonment, and the death penalty remains on the books for large-scale trafficking offenses
  • Bahrain's Anti-Narcotics Directorate conducts aggressive enforcement operations, including surveillance, raids, and border interdiction
  • Foreign nationals convicted of drug offenses face deportation after serving their sentences
  • There is no public debate on cannabis reform, and the government maintains a firmly prohibitionist stance aligned with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) norms

Key Legislation

Law No. 15 of 2007 Regarding Narcotic Substances and Psychotropic Materials

Regulatory Body

Anti-Narcotics Directorate, Ministry of Interior

Country Info
ISO Code
BH
Region
MENA
Tier
Tier 4 — Prohibited
Status
Cannabis — Prohibited
Sources
Kingdom of Bahrain — Ministry of Interior
Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.