German (38) arrested in Saint Petersburg – he had cannabis gummy bears in his luggage. He could now face a prison sentence of up to seven years.
Possession of cannabis is currently still illegal in Germany. However, that is set to change soon: The federal government is planning to legalize cannabis from April 1, 2024. The Foreign Office announced on Wednesday morning (February 14) that the Consulate General in Russia had already been informed of the arrest. Russia is currently prohibiting German diplomats from having direct access to the detainee.