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High Court decision: ordering pervitin from abroad via the internet and having it delivered by courier satisfies the element of import under § 283(1) of the Criminal Code – even if the offender never leaves the country.

High Court decision (15 To 118/2023, 9 February 2024): The Criminal Code treats "imports" broadly. A person who orders methamphetamine (pervitin) from abroad via the internet, pays electronically and has the goods delivered by a courier company satisfies the element of import under § 283(1) of the Criminal Code. The offence can therefore be committed even when the offender never leaves the country.