How Strict are Airport Cannabis Checks?
If you use cannabis you should be aware that cannabis in your luggage is not a particularly good idea. There are still more than enough checks. Cannabis is still illegal in the majority of countries.
There are always checks at airports. Of course, it is not possible to search every passenger and their luggage individually. But families or pensioners are usually searched less often than people travelling alone. Due to its illegal status in many countries, finding it at the airport can have unpleasant consequences... of course, depending on the airport and the country you are in.
So if cannabis is discovered on your person, typically the police will become involved. On intra-European flights, if it's just a small amount then the penalty may not be too substantial. On domestic flights, the probability of being checked at all is even lower.
What if you have a prescription for medicinal cannabis?
If you use cannabis for medical reasons, you shouldn't have any problems with it. You just need to do a few things before the flight. You need a certificate to carry narcotics that is valid for 30 days. You also need your prescription from your doctor. You should carry all of this in your hand luggage. However, you should always check the specific rules of the country you are in and the country that you are travelling to.
If you are not in possession of a prescription, taking cannabis with you on a flight is not recommended. The probability that it will be discovered may not be particularly high. But if it is found, the consequences can be annoying at best. It's more or less a gamble. Because you can never say exactly how the inspectors will act on this or that day. Will the spot check hit you, or will it be someone else's turn? It is never possible to make completely certain statements about whether and where strict controls can and will take place. But it is probably better to be caught in Hamburg than in Lagos or Kuala Lumpur, as the severity of the consequences can vary quite dramatically.
This article was originally published on Soft Secrets Germany Website: https://softsecrets.com/de/artikel/wie-streng-sind-die-cannabiskontrollen-am-flughafen
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