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Jordan King

Swiss capital considers legalising cocaine after declaring 'the war on drugs has failed'

Switzerland's capital is looking at a pilot scheme to legalise the sale of cocaine for recreational use.

Bern's parliament has supported the idea, but it would still need to overcome opposition from the city government and would also require a change in national law.

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