Brit holiday warning as major destination BANS nicotine pouches – and visitors face ‘terrifying’ six-figure fine & jail
May 27, 2025 by thesun.co.uk
Brit holiday warning as major destination BANS nicotine pouches – and visitors face ‘terrifying’ six-figure fine & jail
France has imposed severe penalties for carrying nicotine pouches, harsher than for drugs like heroin. Brits could face five years in jail and a £320,000 fine. The crackdown has been criticized as disproportionate, with warnings that well-meaning tourists could unknowingly break the law. The ban, the strictest in Europe, aims to preserve public health but has sparked controversy. It may lead to a black market and affect athletes using pouches for performance enhancement. Despite concerns, French officials proceeded with the ban, leaving many questioning the logic of making carrying a pouch more dangerous than carrying heroin.
27.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 14.5 million current smokers in France.
SOURCE: GSTHR
