27/06/2007 00:00:00
Indonesian VP oks pot in cooking: report
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Indonesia's vice president believes marijuana should remain an illegal
drug, but those who sprinkle it in traditional dishes should escape the
eyes of the police, a report said Monday.
Indonesians in the westernmost province of Aceh have long used fresh
marijuana leaves and seeds in curries and even coffee as a flavouring.
Kalla told reporters that there was "no way" Indonesia would legalise
the drug, according to the Jakarta Post. The world's most populous
Muslim nation is notoriously tough on drug traffickers and users.
"It's alright to use it as a food seasoning but it should not be fully
legalised," Kalla said according to the English-language daily.
Marijuana is categorised as a dangerous illegal substance in the same
category as heroin and cocaine in Indonesia.
A kilogram (2.2 pounds) of cannabis grown in the mountains of Aceh can
be bought on the streets of the provincial capital Banda Aceh for about
50,000 rupiah, or around 5.50 dollars.
http://rawstory.com/news/afp/Indonesian_VP_oks_pot_in_cooking_re_06272007.html
posted by the Legalise Cannabis Alliance http://www.lca-uk.org
Source:
http://www.ukcia.org/news/shownewsarticle.php?articleid=12636
Author:
The Raw Story via UKCIA
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