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

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Cannabis in United Kingdom: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Cannabis is illegal in the UK as a Class B drug, including types legal in some US states.

Possession can mean up to 5 years in prison; police can also issue an on-the-spot fine of up to £90.

§ GOV.UK
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