Welcome to Iran’s ‘Little Amsterdam’
A village in southwestern Iran has recently gained quite a reputation for its vibrant marijuana trade, which has earned it the nickname “Little Amsterdam”. But residents of Ghalat, which is about 40 kilometres from Shiraz, aren’t just reaping in the profits. This small village is now suffering from insecurity and violent clashes with the police.
The Islamic Republic is better known for heroin and meth, but marijuana is now on the rise, too. It is illegal in Iran; legally, it is considered the equivalent of drugs like opium. Possession of any amount will earn you at least 50 whip lashes and thousands of euros in fines. Beyond 500 grams, culprits risk up to five years in prison, and beyond five kilograms, not only do they risk ten-year prison terms, they also risk the death penalty for repeat offenses.
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