Strong religious and cultural influences continue to dictate that drug production, possession, and transportation are undesirable and against societal norms. Hashish is the most commonly used drug.
Local authorities are primarily concerned with the illegal transportation of drugs through Jordan.
Cooperation with neighboring law enforcement authorities, particularly Syrian, is good and continues to improve. Programs for rehabilitation and education exist but are subject to severe budget constraints. Cultivation or production of drugs exists on a very small, individual basis. Status of Country Jordan is a party to the 1988 UN Convention and works to meet its goals and objectives. The USG does not expect significant changes in Jordan's minimal involvement in the transportation and production of drugs, money laundering and precursor chemicals manufacturing.