One reason the police cannot carry out more forceful raids, Mr. Laugesen said, is because they do not want to shock the crowds of tourists who come to gawk, and buy.
Wait until a wet Tuesday evening in October, and the police will use more force. I saw this a few times when I lived very near Christiania; it was around the time they had the problem with the serious criminal.
I'd be more tolerant of the drug market if they refused to sell cannabis to under 18s, but the dealers will sell to anyone.
Assuming legalization continues its progress: I'm looking forward to Christiania being able to return to its artistic vision without the drug tourism.
A legal, age-verified, purchasing process would help a lot of places get out from under the crushing weight of tourist drug traffic, while also ensuring safety and product quality.
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Wait until a wet Tuesday evening in October, and the police will use more force. I saw this a few times when I lived very near Christiania; it was around the time they had the problem with the serious criminal.
I'd be more tolerant of the drug market if they refused to sell cannabis to under 18s, but the dealers will sell to anyone.
Assuming legalization continues its progress: I'm looking forward to Christiania being able to return to its artistic vision without the drug tourism.
A legal, age-verified, purchasing process would help a lot of places get out from under the crushing weight of tourist drug traffic, while also ensuring safety and product quality.
It is really muddying the issue to call hash "drugs".
Only if we don't also call alcohol and caffeine drugs.