Common pills banned from popular tourist destinations including Greece, Spain and Italy
dailyrecord.co.ukThose travelling abroad this summer could be unwittingly running the risk of being locked up in a foreign country by simply packing their prescription and over-the-counter drugs into their luggage.
Millions of Brits will be jetting off on holiday this summer and whilst some travellers will have been warned to be careful with which prescription and over-the-counter medicines they take with them, others may be unaware of the danger they face, reports the Mirror.Well Pharmacy has highlighted five medications that will cause the most issues and potentially see your trip end with a visit to the local constabulary:More than 25 countries operate a ban on opioids, which include medicines including codeine in European hotspots including Germany as well as further afield in Australia.
Nations in the Middle and Far East are stringent in their drug policies with Japan operating a strictly enforced anti-stimulant drug laws which bans the importation of antihistamines.Inhalers such as those sold by Vicks, which help with allergies and sinus issues, are not allowed in Japan.
The United Arab Emirates has a zero tolerance for an array of over-the-counter medications that are sold daily in the United Kingdom.Sleeping pills such as temazepam are illegal in the Emirati states and any holidaymakers from the United Kingdom could see themselves jailed if caught with the products.
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