Drug specialist attorney, cannabis components were detected in chocolate I bought as a travel souvenir..

Hello. I am a drug specialist attorney at Daeryun Law Firm (LLC).

If cannabis components were detected in chocolate purchased as a travel souvenir, you may be punished for violation of the Act on the Control of Narcotics, Etc.

The Republic of Korea strictly prohibits the importation into the country, possession, or consumption of cannabis components, including marijuana, without approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Even if you legally purchased it abroad or imported it without recognizing the components, it is considered illegal in the country and may be subject to punishment.

According to the Act on the Control of Narcotics, Etc., if you cultivate cannabis or possess, own, transport, store, or use it, you may be subject to imprisonment of up to 5 years or a fine of up to 50 million won.

Also, if you inhale or consume food containing cannabis components, or possess it for such purposes, you will receive the same punishment.

Therefore, if a problem arises with a product purchased abroad containing cannabis components, initial response is very important, so without delay, you need to establish accurate legal judgment and strategy through consultation with a drug specialist attorney.

A drug specialist attorney will thoroughly examine various factors such as recognition of charges, circumstances of possession, and possibility of awareness from the early stages of investigation, and help minimize disadvantages.