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Cannabis to be Banned in Amsterdam Red Light District

From mid-May, smoking cannabis on the streets of the Amsterdam red light district will be banned.

In a move to improve the quality of life in the infamous district, City Hall has implemented the ban, alongside a rule that sex workers must cease working at 3 am.

The city council said restaurants and bars would have to close by 2 am at weekends, and no visitors may enter the district after 1 am.

It is already illegal to drink alcohol in most public spaces throughout Amsterdam.

These changes will likely affect the Stag party industry and the popularity of Amsterdam cannabis cafes.

Emer Roche
Emer Roche
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