Residents of Latvia are bringing medications from abroad for which criminal liability may arise for their import into the country, reports the Tax and Customs Police.
Recently, a troubling trend has been observed: residents of Latvia, while in countries like Egypt and Turkey, are purchasing over-the-counter sedatives, most often Sleepez, and bringing them back with them.
Although this medication is sold without a prescription in other countries and can be legally obtained at pharmacies and other retail outlets, the substance eszopiclone included in its composition is listed as a prohibited substance in Latvia. It is classified as a dangerous psychotropic substance.
In light of the start of school holidays and the increase in the flow of travelers, the Latvian Tax and Customs Police urges not to import Sleepez or any other medications whose composition is unknown to you, purchased abroad, into Latvia.
If you plan to bring medications bought abroad or take them with you when leaving Latvia, you should first check the list of prohibited substances and ensure that the import of such medications is allowed in the country or within the European Union. If necessary, you should also have a prescription issued by a doctor.
The Tax and Customs Police emphasize that transporting this medication across the state border of Latvia is a criminally punishable offense. This can result in penalties of up to several years of imprisonment, regardless of the amount of medication or the method of transport.
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