British holidaymakers are being warned about a new law introduced in Cyprus. The UK Foreign Office has issued guidance on a new ruling which states Cyprus has a strictly enforced zero-tolerance policy towards illegal drugs, which now includes laughing gas.
Nitrous oxide, also known as ‘laughing gas’, is a colourless, sweet-tasting gas that’s most commonly found in pressurised metal canisters
The production, supply, and importation of nitrous oxide for its psychoactive effects is illegal in the UK, but not possession. However, in Cyprus, laughing gas is now considered an 'illegal drug', as Liverpool Echo reports.
Anyone found in possession of laughing gas in the country could face a prison sentence or a large fine. The Foreign Office said: "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.
"The rules against 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."
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