Legal cannabis in the Netherlands: smokers are abandoning the "made in Morocco

Tuesday marked the first anniversary of the exclusive sale of legal cannabis in the establishments of the ten participating municipalities. This project aims to replace the so-called "backdoor policy" tolerance, where the supply was obtained from the criminal environment. According to NL Times, the assessment is a success for the actors involved, without an increase in street trafficking or mass consumption.

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Hashish remains a sensitive point of comparison, however. The legally grown product proves to be more expensive and offers a different flavor from the usual supply from Morocco. Despite these disparities, the majority of consumers have already adopted the new regulated offer. The authorities point out that the quality is now constant and that the range of varieties has stabilized after a start marked by demand exceeding production.

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In terms of security, the Inspectorate of Justice has reported administrative offenses but no link to organized crime. Each plant has a unique traceability code guaranteeing rigorous monitoring up to the point of sale. Although the experiment is to last until 2029, voices are already being raised to make the system permanent. A return to the past would force the shops to turn to former disappeared suppliers, which could generate legal chaos.