UN Agency Expresses Concern Over Cannabis Club Growth in Spain
The UN's International Narcotics Control Board urges Spain to address the rise of cannabis clubs, citing potential treaty violations and drug entry concerns
Key Points
- 1UN agency concerned about cannabis club growth in Spain
- 2INCB report suggests clubs violate international drug treaties
- 3Spain remains a major drug entry point into Europe
- 4Spanish government urged to take practical measures
- 5No current regulation or authorization for cannabis clubs in Spain
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), a United Nations agency, has expressed significant concern regarding the increasing number of cannabis clubs in Spain. According to their recent annual report, the INCB recommends that the Spanish government take action to curb this growth. The report highlights that these associations potentially violate the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, which restricts cannabis use to medicinal and scientific purposes
The INCB's report acknowledges that while the Spanish government has not endorsed any legislative measures to regulate or authorize these cannabis clubs, it encourages proactive intervention to manage their proliferation. Furthermore, the report underscores Spain's role as a major entry point for drugs into Europe, suggesting that the growth of cannabis clubs could exacerbate existing drug-related challenges. The UN agency calls for practical measures from the Spanish government to address this issue