Tougher anti-drug policies in the Netherlands spark protest
Maastricht and a few other Dutch cities became the first to implement new anti-drug laws. The rules, that will come into force nationwide from January 1, 2013, prohibit foreigners from buying marijuana, and introduce obligatory client registration.
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"Easy Going" has been closed down on May 1st, after the warning issued by the police. For few minutes the owners consciously broke the new rules, but the authorities swiftly intervened.
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- id:1191762
- date:3 May 2012
- dimensions:10.88 x 8.16 in. (3264 x 2448 px)
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Maastricht and a few other Dutch cities became the first to implement new anti-drug laws. The rules, that will come into force nationwide from January 1, 2013, prohibit foreigners from buying marijuana, and introduce obligatory client registration.
Details
- id:1191762
- date:3 May 2012
- dimensions:10.88 x 8.16 in. (3264 x 2448 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:22.78 MB
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