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Drugs — Germany
What travelers need to know about drugs in Germany. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appDrugs in Germany: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.
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Illegal drugs carry severe penalties in Germany - expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling them, including if you are only transiting through a German airport.
The UK Foreign Office tells travellers to expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines. Detection applies to transiting passengers' baggage, not just to passengers entering Germany.
§ UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office - Germany travel adviceVerified Aug 18, 2026
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