No. Delta-9 THC is strictly prohibited under Saudi narcotics laws, classified as a Schedule I substance by the General Authority for Food and Drug (Saudi FDA) and the Narcotics Control Department (NCD). Possession, use, or trafficking of any tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) derivative—including Delta-9—carries severe penalties, including imprisonment, fines up to SAR 1 million, and corporal punishment. The 2023 amendments to the Anti-Narcotics Law (Royal Decree No. M/17) explicitly expanded controls to include synthetic THC analogs, reinforcing zero-tolerance enforcement. Medical exemptions are nonexistent, and even trace amounts in products (e.g., CBD oils) risk confiscation or prosecution under the 2026 updated customs regulations.
Key Regulations for Delta 9 THC in Saudi Arabia
- Absolute Prohibition: Delta-9 THC is listed under the Law on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (2023), with no legal thresholds for possession or use.
- Strict Penalties: Offenses under Article 27 of the law mandate minimum 2-year imprisonment and SAR 50,000 fines, escalating to life imprisonment for trafficking or repeat offenses.
- Border Enforcement: The Saudi Customs Authority (2026 guidelines) mandates destruction of any imported products containing detectable THC, including hemp-derived items, regardless of origin.