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Welcome to the SA Trafficking and Manufacturing in a controlled drugs article page. Everything you need to know about Trafficking and Manufacturing in a controlled drugs according to SA law - Dated: 09/01/2009

What the Law States according to SA Law for Trafficking and Manufacturing in a controlled drugs

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The Maximum Penalty - Trafficking and Manufacturing in a controlled drugs

According to SA Law for the charge of Trafficking and Manufacturing in a controlled drugs ,

The penalty structure for the trafficking, manufacturing, sale, or cultivation of controlled drugs or plants depends on the quantity of the drug. The higher the amount of the drug or plant, the higher the penalty.

Large Commercial Quantities
Offences involving large commercial quantities attract a maximum fine of $500,000 and/or life imprisonment.
Commercial Quantities
Offences involving commercial quantities   attract a maximum fine of $200,000 and/or 25 years imprisonment. If the quantity of drug is lower than the commercial quantity, then the penalty is a maximum fine of $50,000 and/or imprisonment for 10 years.

These amounts are defined in the Controlled Substances (General) Regulations 2000.

What the Police must prove according to SA Law for Trafficking and Manufacturing in a controlled drugs

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Possible Defences under SA Law - Trafficking and Manufacturing in a controlled drugs

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In SA which court will hear the matter - Trafficking and Manufacturing in a controlled drugs

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