Instant fines for drug possession in Belgium: €1,000 for cocaine
Instant fines for drug possession have been implemented across the country since January 2022
The Brussels Times (Belgium)
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Sunday, August 6, 2023
More than a thousand immediate fines were levied in Belgium for possession of drugs during July alone, mainly at festivals, according to Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne (Open VLD). The fines are calculated based on the variety and quantity of drugs found, with offenders required to pay immediately via QR code or bank transfer within a 15-day window. Violators possessing cannabis face potential fines up to 150 euros. Possession of ecstasy or similar synthetic drugs comes with a heightened fine of 300 euros. Unprecedentedly, cocaine possession can now give an instant fine of up to 1,000 euros.
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