War on Drugs: Hungary Introduces Harsh Penalties & Asset Seizures
- 14 May 2025 6:38 AM
Hungary's new legislation against drug abuse has been officially enacted, the government commissioner in charge of efforts against drug trafficking said in a video broadcast on Facebook.
Laszlo Horvath said: "There will be no pardon: drug dealers will face a seizure of their assets, expulsion or imprisonment from June on."
The government declared war against drug dealers in March because the fast spread of designer drugs "now imperils young people especially and even children," the commissioner said.
The new law was designed "to equip the police with fast and effective new tools", Horvath said, adding that under the new legislation "not only classic drugs or new designer products but other psychoactive substances will also be considered drugs, and their distribution will be seriously punished."
Drug dealers could lose properties, cars, equipment and "the complete criminal infrastructure" involved in their activities, while they could be banned from cities or regions of their activities for up to five years, Horvath said.
Repeat offenders will not be released on parole in future, the commissioner added.
Offenders charged with physical violence, robbery, or damaging property committed under the influence of drugs will face more serious penalties, the commissioner said.
Source:
MTI - The Hungarian News Agency, founded in 1881.
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