Drug trafficking in Germany is prohibited by law. You are liable to prosecution if you sell, buy, possess, distribute or deal in illegal drugs like heroin, opium, cocaine, hashish, marijuana, LSD, amphetamines, ecstasy or other organic drugs like hallucinogenic mushrooms (magic mushrooms).

What is more, driving under the influence of such drugs is prohibited. Driving under the influence of drugs is punishable under traffic laws as well as under the penal code.

It is punishable by fines, points in the register of traffic offences, driving bans and the revocation of your driving license.

Some police tips:

• Remember that the acquisition or possession of illegal drugs, their delivery/distribution, drug dealing and importation are prohibited in Germany.
• Do not unknowingly become a smuggler - be suspicious of anyone abroad who asks you to deliver letters, packages or other parcels to Germany as a favour or against payment.
• Do not take drugs. Always remember that driving a vehicle under the influence of drugs is very dangerous for everyone involved. Mixing alcohol and drugs increases the risk of an accident! The symptoms vary and are unpredictable. In any case you are in no state to drive!
• You need no special permission for bringing in medication which you acquired outside Germany, but it is only for your personal use and only in a quantity needed for the period of time you are travelling. Before you set out on your trip to Germany, ask the customs authorities about regulations applying to your medication.