ALCOHOL,SEX AND DRUGS A WORD ON DRUGS Many authorities across the globe take an extremely dim view of drug possession, even though the society they represent maybe a lot more tolerant – that’s when you get caught out. Note that if you are injured or become ill as a result of using illegal drugs, your travel insurance probably won’t be valid and medical bills can be extremely expensive. Being British won’t help you get out of jail or reduce your lengthy jail term. Many countries refuse to grant bail before trial, have harsh prison conditions, even if you only have a small amount on you and keep drugs-related offenders in solitary confinement. In some countries offences, including possession, result in the death penalty. If drugs are in your suitcase, it’s your crime, whether you knew they were there or not. So it’s not worth carrying parcels or luggage through customs for other people,
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even if they say their baggage is overweight and need help. Don’t go across borders with people you don’t know or even new friends you’ve made you could be detained as an accomplice to their smuggling. Mistakes can result in lifetime barring or you may not be going home at all. Drugs have been used in incidents of rape and sexual assault, so keep your wits about you.