A court in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea, has sentenced two men to five years in prison for separate incidents of marijuana possession. Each man was also fined K5,000 (approximately $1,400 USD) following their conviction. The sentences were handed down yesterday, though specific details of the cases were not immediately released. This ruling reflects ongoing efforts to enforce drug laws within the province. The information was reported by the Post Courier, but access to the full article requires a subscription. The convictions underscore the penalties associated with drug offenses in Papua New Guinea.
