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Drugs — Malta

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

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Drugs in Malta: 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 Malta are severe, with lengthy trials (5–7 years) and pre-trial detention of months to years for foreign nationals.

Severe penalties; extended pre-trial detention common for foreigners.

§ US State Dept — Malta

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