SOFT DRUGS SUMMIT ANNOUNCED

Although its slack regulation on soft drug use has consistently attracted huge numbers of tourists, it has also brought in negative elements that Dutch officials no longer wish to ignore. Popping into the Netherlands to take advantage of its soft drugs policy could become more difficult if a group of Dutch municipal officials have their way.

The Dutch association for municipalities, VNG, announced Tuesday that it will host a soft drugs summit in the third week of November in Maastricht. Participants will seek ways to discourage tourists who visit the Netherlands to take advantage of its liberal drug laws. By extension, the summit also seeks to reduce drug-related crime. read more (expatica.com)

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November 3, 2008