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Drugs — Iceland

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

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Drugs in Iceland: 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 Iceland are severe — even small amounts of recreational drugs or some prescription medications can trigger penalties.

Long jail sentences and heavy fines; Schengen ban up to 10 years or permanent.

§ US State Dept — Iceland

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