Transnistria counts 241 prisoners serving drug sentences
The justice ministry reported 241 people imprisoned for drug offences, 11% of its sentenced prison population, and more than 200 people serving suspended sentences under supervision.
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The justice ministry reported 241 people imprisoned for drug offences, 11% of its sentenced prison population, and more than 200 people serving suspended sentences under supervision. Fifteen prisoners had terms longer than fifteen years, and more than 100 convicted people were undergoing court-ordered drug treatment.[1] These figures combine all drugs; cannabis was among the substances prosecuted under the criminal code.[1][2][1][2]
Sources
- Transnistria reports its drug-offence prison population (1 September 2011). Novy Region. Justice ministry press service: 241 imprisoned for drug offences, 11% of sentenced prisoners; all drugs together.
- Dubossary residents face proceedings for growing prohibited plants (11 June 2018). Novosti Pridnestrovya.