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KKO 3121/2002 AI generated

Doctor importing buprenorphrine for opioid patients convicted of drug trafficking under Finnish law.

Case Number KKO 3121/2002
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
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The Supreme Court of Finland convicted a doctor of drug trafficking for importing buprenorphrine-containing medication intended for opioid-dependent patients. The prosecution argued that the importation constituted a drug crime regardless of the medical purpose, while the defense claimed the substance was for legitimate treatment. The court ruled that the doctor's intent to treat patients did not negate the criminal nature of importing controlled substances without proper authorization.

Legislator headnote

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Laki huumeiden kiertämisestä ja hallinnasta (1994:1000); Huumeiden laki (1994:1000): The importation of controlled substances for medical treatment purposes constitutes a crime if authorized procedures are not followed, as the specific intent to treat does not exempt the actor from liability for unauthorized trafficking.

Keywords

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drug trafficking conviction medical treatment exception buprenorphrine importation opioid dependent patients Finnish drug law

Cited Legislation

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Laki huumeiden kiertämisestä ja hallinnasta (1994:1000)
Huumeiden laki (1994:1000)
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kko-precedent_2002_97
Supreme Court of Finland acquits a doctor of drug trafficking charges due to compassionate circumstances and lack of profit motive.
kko-precedent_2001_95
Supreme Court dismisses drug charges where prosecution failed to prove illegal import of personal medication. The defendant claimed personal use, and the prosecution offered no contrary evidence. The court ruled the import was not illegal. The court held that the prosecution failed to prove the import was illegal because the defendant claimed personal use and the prosecution offered no contrary evidence. The court ruled the import was not illegal. The court held that the prosecution failed to prove the import was illegal because the defendant claimed personal use and the prosecution offered no contrary evidence. The court ruled the import was not illegal.
ECLI:FI:KKO:2025:39
Supreme Court upheld lower court sentences for drug couriers and distributor despite appellate court's reduction of penalties.
kko-precedent_2004_127
Supreme Court classifies buprenorphrine as highly dangerous drug based on withdrawal symptoms under Finnish Criminal Code.
kko-precedent_2013_12
Supreme Court allows import of personal medication without documents, ruling negligence not criminal intent.

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Kysymys siitä, oliko opioidiriippuvaisten potilaiden hoitoon omistautunut lääkäri syyllistynyt huumausainerikokseen tuodessaan maahan huumausaineeksi luokiteltavaa buprenorfiinia sisältäviä lääkevalmisteita.

KKO:2002:97