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Drugs — Denmark
What travelers need to know about drugs in Denmark. 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 Denmark: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.
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Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Denmark are strict; driving any vehicle — including a bicycle — under the influence of drugs is a serious offense.
Long jail sentences — FCDO: up to 10 years — and heavy fines; applies even to small quantities and when transiting through airports.
§ US State Dept — DenmarkVerified Jul 20, 2026
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