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Drugs — Turkey

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

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

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Turkish law enforcement is very aggressive in combating illegal drugs — penalties for possession, use, or trafficking are very strict, including heavy fines and jail sentences between four and 20 years.

Heavy fines and jail sentences of 4–20 years (US State Dept).

§ US State Dept — Turkey

Verified Jul 20, 2026

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