Cyprus has just introduced a strict new policy that British holidaymakers are being urged to adhere to. The latest update to travel advice for Cyprus is about a ban on laughing gas.
Cyprus has a strictly enforced zero tolerance policy towards illegal drugs, which now includes laughing gas. If you are caught with any type of narcotic you will receive either a prison sentence or a hefty fine, according to YorkshireLive.
The rules against the possession of illegal drugs are stricter than in the UK. The current judicial processing delays mean that court cases can take up to two years to be scheduled and adjournments happen regularly in Cyprus.
Around one million British nationals visit Cyprus every year. Most visits are trouble-free. However, the Government has issued advice to British nationals for parts of the country that are north of the island as well as the local laws and requirements that must be upheld.
Due to the fact that laughing gas is a notorious party drug, holidaymakers are being warned about taking the drug, especially to places such as Ayia Napa. Ayia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes.
In 2017, the resort received over 700,000 tourists and accommodated 5 million overnight stays, representing approximately 30 percent of all overnight stays.
As well as the new rules on laughing gas, there are other important things tourists should know. These can be read on the GOV.UK website along with the current entry requirements.
