Drugs in Egypt: what are the rules for travelers?

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Drugs — Egypt

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

Short answer

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

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PROHIBITED

Drug offenses in Egypt carry severe penalties, and police can stop, question, and detain you without cause.

Penalties include life in prison or the death penalty.

§ US State Dept — Egypt

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