Is Weed Legal in Gibraltar?

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Gibraltar. The Drugs (Misuse) Act 1973, as amended, mirrors the United Kingdom's Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and classifies cannabis as a Class B drug. Possession is punishable by up to five years' imprisonment and an unlimited fine; supply, production, and importation carry up to fourteen years and an unlimited fine. The Crimes Act 2011 supplements the regime, and the Imports and Exports Act controls cross-border movement.

The Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) and HM Customs Gibraltar lead enforcement, with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions taking cases to the Magistrates' Court and Supreme Court of Gibraltar. The proximity to Spain through the La Linea de la Concepcion border crossing and the Strait of Gibraltar's role as a hashish-trafficking corridor mean that seizures at the border, at Gibraltar International Airport (GIB), and on coastal patrols are frequent. Travellers crossing from La Linea face routine customs control on both sides, with HM Customs operating sniffer-dog teams.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.