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Drugs — Switzerland

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

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

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Illegal drugs carry a long jail sentence and heavy fines in Switzerland - including if you are only changing planes.

Expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including while transiting through a Swiss airport.

§ UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office - Switzerland travel advice, safety and security

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