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[Tiny 12]

I have heard from many different people that small amounts of pot are legal in Colombia. In your post you say it is legal. I have also heard about the police doing the extortion thing. If it is legal how could you go to jail? Why should you pay to stay out of jail?

Vic, Again, I'd defer to people like Tom 33 that actually live in Colombia. But I believe the risk is that they accuse you of selling or trafficking or maybe, say, having 30 or 40 grams of marijuana when you only had 15 grams. (Twenty grams is the limit.) Some opportunistic policeman may see an opportunity to make a buck, and you don't know whether he's bluffing.

An example, I was pulled over for "drunk driving" in Mexico when all I had was one beer an hour or two before he pulled me over. I could have gone in and taken a blood test. The cop told me if I failed I'd be in jail for several days, but he was sure I wouldn't fail, because obviously I was sober. What goes through my mind.- are they going to doctor up the blood test? And is it really worth it to take several hours to go down to the station and get tested when I can just pay him $50?

[AddictedToWomen]

I have heard from many different people that small amounts of pot are legal in Colombia. In your post you say it is legal. I have also heard about the police doing the extortion thing. If it is legal how could you go to jail? Why should you pay to stay out of jail?

You'll only be there whilst they investigate.

Have you seen how slowly an investigation can proceed whilst someone's waiting for a backhander? Have you seen the inside of a Colombian jail? See that big guy over there? He'll be your friend.

You're either a troll or totally naive.

[Tom 33]

I have heard from many different people that small amounts of pot are legal in Colombia. In your post you say it is legal. I have also heard about the police doing the extortion thing. If it is legal how could you go to jail? Why should you pay to stay out of jail?

You pay to avoid the hassle. I haven't touched drugs or alcohol for 25 years and do nothing illegal, but I have paid as well.

This is Colombia, not Kansas.

[Manizales911]

I have heard from many different people that small amounts of pot are legal in Colombia. In your post you say it is legal. I have also heard about the police doing the extortion thing. If it is legal how could you go to jail? Why should you pay to stay out of jail?

Because "This Ain't Kansas" and the cops do what they want, with whom they want, whenever they want.

[Artisttyp]

I have heard from many different people that small amounts of pot are legal in Colombia. In your post you say it is legal. I have also heard about the police doing the extortion thing. If it is legal how could you go to jail? Why should you pay to stay out of jail?

Vic,

Unfortunately what he says is very true. Anytime you do drugs you take the risk of dealing with authorities. Jamaica falls into the same category. Meaning it's all over the place and everybody is doing it but it isn't legal.

New york was like that in the 70's. If a cop saw you smoking you would put it behind your back out of respect. When I was 13 yrs old a cop put a nickel bag back into my pocket and told me to scram. These days are different.

Weed is all over Medellin. You will see people smoking it everywhere but they are colombian and we aren't! I went through this conversation many times with locals and they all advised me to stay away from it.

The only place that tolerates it is on the campus of universidad de antioquia. They have a zona libre on the soccer field where it is sold and smoked openly. ONLY because police are not permited (something like that) to come onto the campus. They can however meet you outside.

Mexico is also very similar. It's all over but very illegal. The only haven is amsterdam but the euro keeps me away. Thats really about it. As a gringo you are bribe money if you get caught.

Maybe one day the world will wake up.

[John Gault]

Johny, Possession of small quantities of marijuana, cocaine, etc. is legal and they're cheap and readily available, although Uribe's been trying to change that for years:

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/t...rt-drug-debate

Personally I don't do illegal drugs for health reasons, and because they're, well, illegal. Other people on this board who live in Colombia and know far more about the country than I do advise against buying drugs there. Even though possession may be legal, you're opening yourself up to extortion from the police.

There's an interesting passage in the book Dangerous Places where the writer, Robert Pelton Young, is visiting with a local jefe in his hotel room in San Andres. Young is dating the guy's daughter, and he remarks how dashing the older man looks while he's pissing into his bathroom sink while combing his hair. Then he goes on to say the old man makes a living by getting his employees to sell drugs to tourists. He doesn't really make any money off of selling drugs, but he has a deal with the local police where they bust the tourists later and then split the profits. This is the kind of thing that I'd be afraid of if I were in your shoes. I don't think you'd go to jail, but you may pay a pretty penny to stay out of jail.

I have heard from many different people that small amounts of pot are legal in Colombia. In your post you say it is legal. I have also heard about the police doing the extortion thing. If it is legal how could you go to jail? Why should you pay to stay out of jail?

[Tiny 12]

Johny, Possession of small quantities of marijuana, cocaine, etc. is legal and they're cheap and readily available, although Uribe's been trying to change that for years:

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/t...rt-drug-debate

Personally I don't do illegal drugs for health reasons, and because they're, well, illegal. Other people on this board who live in Colombia and know far more about the country than I do advise against buying drugs there. Even though possession may be legal, you're opening yourself up to extortion from the police.

There's an interesting passage in the book Dangerous Places where the writer, Robert Pelton Young, is visiting with a local jefe in his hotel room in San Andres. Young is dating the guy's daughter, and he remarks how dashing the older man looks while he's pissing into his bathroom sink while combing his hair. Then he goes on to say the old man makes a living by getting his employees to sell drugs to tourists. He doesn't really make any money off of selling drugs, but he has a deal with the local police where they bust the tourists later and then split the profits. This is the kind of thing that I'd be afraid of if I were in your shoes. I don't think you'd go to jail, but you may pay a pretty penny to stay out of jail.

[AddictedToWomen]

If it makes it to Bogotá it'll spread like wild fire.

Anyone know if Tamiflu or Relenza are available here, and how to tell if its genuine?

And does this mean that we should be moderating our habits?

[John Gault]

Where would you guys recommend as the destination for a first timer? I am considering the Dominican Republic, Philippines, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico. I am primary looking for the non pro ladies. I am 40, average looking, and my spanish is ok.

For non pro's in the spots you are looking at IMHO I would think the Philippines would be a sure bet. Plenty of girls looking to move up in the world. The thing for me would be that the Latin Girls are better looking so it really boils down to what type are you looking for since all these spots have what you need.

[Zeekthefreak]

Where would you guys recommend as the destination for a first timer? I am considering the Dominican Republic, Philippines, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico. I am primary looking for the non pro ladies. I am 40, average looking, and my spanish is ok.

[Doubt98]

If you want to see the effects of a little recreational drug use that doesn't hurt anyone go to Juarez across from El Paso. Or you can go see the empty shops at Nuevo Laredo because the violence scared away all the day trippers.

I used to smoke me a little weed but Mexico is where 80% of it comes from and those guys are killing each other and anyone who happens to be in there way so we can have us a little weed for recreational use. I'm saying this and ain't no one here enjoyed waking and baking more than I did.

Solution: if you want it, get the government to let us grow our own for personal use. That would make it about a victimless as it gets.

Also, I agree with Rodeo on the coke that he summed up so succinctly.

[Rodeo9112]

I believe the guy was talkin about smoking a little weed, not throwing a coke party and supporting the FARC.

Fair enough and you're absolutely right. My apologies to Johny. I was watching one of those shows about strung out junkies and I guess I misread his post and thought he was talking about coke. I'm not a preacher or anything, just feeling exceptional anti-drugs at the moment I guess.

Rodeo

[Menteng]

As this is the GeneralInfo thread, I have a non-sexual question. I'm in Europe now and would like to know with how many litres of alcholic drinks like whiskey or cognac one can enter Colombia without any problem.

[Ricker]

Colombian cocaine funds the FARC terrorists. Period! The same ones that kidnap people and blow shit up all the time. Other insurgencies over time have been funded by outside countries' support, but the FARC has avoided needing outside financial support for one reason and one reason only: cocaine. Not to mention the impact the shit has in our own country. I'm by no means a pillar of morality or anything, as evident by my habit associated with this forum. Make your own decisions of course and, not to judge you personally, but, in my opinion. That's pretty fucked up! Mods, I thought seeking drugs and talk of drug use was prohibited on this forum.

Rodeo

I believe the guy was talkin about smoking a little weed, not throwing a coke party and supporting the FARC.

[Rodeo9112]

The question about using illegal drugs is often taboo in many social circles. It is kind of like partaking in the hobby. You are very careful who you share that info with.

At the risk of being judged by others, I like to smoke me some weed, particularly when I'm dong some fucking. I am planning a trip to Medellin and I am curious what the views are, and the accessibly of recreational drugs. I would NEVER, and I mean NEVER, bring drugs into the country. But one report said it was easy to get smoke at the local college campus. I want to have an understanding about what the risks are associating with doing this.

I generally smoke weed and drink alcohol. I hang out with very smart, successful, responsible, and productive people who do the same. But in very special circumstances, I am open to exploring other things. Not sure how this perspective is viewed, from both a personal choice perspective as well as legal perspective. I'm going on vacation to explore new and fun things, so I am trying to take the cultural temperature on this topic. It has not been really explored here on these boards. I don't expect people to reveal any private stories or implicate themselves with illegal activity in any way.

Any and all objective, non-judgmental perspectives would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your time.

Steve

PS: I always contribute on public boards, about my mongering experiences. I have never been to Medellin, but if anyone has any questions about New York or Montreal, I have plenty of info to offer. Peace!

Colombian cocaine funds the FARC terrorists. Period! The same ones that kidnap people and blow shit up all the time. Other insurgencies over time have been funded by outside countries' support, but the FARC has avoided needing outside financial support for one reason and one reason only: cocaine. Not to mention the impact the shit has in our own country. I'm by no means a pillar of morality or anything, as evident by my habit associated with this forum. Make your own decisions of course and, not to judge you personally, but, in my opinion. That's pretty fucked up! Mods, I thought seeking drugs and talk of drug use was prohibited on this forum.

Rodeo