The Provincial People's Court of Santiago de Cuba, specifically the Chamber for Crimes Against State Security, has sentenced a Cuban citizen to eight years imprisonment for an offense involving illegal drugs, as outlined in Article 235.1 of the current Penal Code.
According to case number 53 of 2025, the individual was apprehended on the morning of July 2, 2024, while traveling along Mar Verde road, at the one and a half kilometer mark in Santiago de Cuba. During the arrest, authorities discovered a nylon bag hidden within the man's genital area, containing two packets of marijuana.
Additionally, law enforcement seized a Samsung mobile phone and 2,000 Cuban pesos in cash.
Exemplary Trial and Penalties
A recent report by Tele Turquino revealed that the public trial was conducted with the procedural guarantees in place, ensuring full respect for due process. The court identified aggravating factors in the defendant's actions, noting his deliberate attempt to conceal and sell the drugs within the city.
In light of the severity of the crime and the personal characteristics of the accused, the court imposed an eight-year prison sentence, which falls within the legal framework for such offenses, prescribing penalties ranging from four to ten years of incarceration.
Alongside the principal sentence, the court also imposed additional penalties, including the revocation of certain rights, confiscation of the illegal substance and seized money, and a prohibition on leaving the country.
Legal Consequences and Drug Offenses in Cuba
What was the specific drug-related charge against the accused?
The accused was charged under Article 235.1 of the Penal Code for offenses involving illegal drugs.
How long is the prison sentence, and what additional penalties were imposed?
The court sentenced the individual to eight years in prison, along with additional penalties including rights revocation, confiscation of the drugs and money involved, and a travel ban.
Where and when was the accused apprehended?
The individual was detained on July 2, 2024, on Mar Verde road in Santiago de Cuba.