Restriction on importation and exportation of controlled drugs

(1) Subject to sub-section (2),– (a) the importation of a controlled drug; and (b) the exportation of a controlled drug, are prohibited. (2) Sub-section (1) does not apply,– (a) to the importation or exportation of a controlled drug which is for the time being excepted from paragraph (a) or, as the case may be, paragraph (b) of sub-section (1) by regulations under section 9; or (b) to the importation or exportation of a controlled drug under and in accordance with the terms of a licence issued by the Minister and in compliance with any conditions attached thereto. (3) Any person who imports or exports controlled drugs contrary to sub-section (1), commits an offence and is liable on conviction to the penalties laid down in section 18, for a drug trafficking offence.