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Drugs — Venezuela
What travelers need to know about drugs in Venezuela. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appDrugs in Venezuela: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.
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Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited and drug offences are treated very seriously. Do not carry narcotics or controlled substances — or anything that could be mistaken for illegal drugs — and never accept packages from others. Detection methods are sophisticated; trafficking convictions bring long prison terms (the UK FCDO cites 8 to 15 years), and Venezuelan prisons are among the harshest in the region.
Trafficking: 8–15 years' imprisonment (UK FCDO). Prison conditions are harsh and dangerous.
§ US State Dept — VenezuelaVerified Aug 11, 2026
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