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Drugs — Bahamas

What travelers need to know about drugs in Bahamas. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Drugs in Bahamas: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Possession or use of illegal drugs including cocaine and ecstasy is a criminal offense; all persons 16+ are tried as adults and arrests happen even for small quantities.

Prison time; all persons 16+ tried as adults; expect at least one night in custody if arrested.

§ US State Dept — Bahamas

Verified Jul 17, 2026

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