“The closure of drug dens is underway – the police can shut down suspicious shops and places involved in drug trafficking for up to three months!” announced László Horváth, Government Commissioner responsible for combating drug trafficking and member of parliament, on his social media page.
From now on, the police can immediately close any shop or premises where there is reasonable suspicion of drug production, trafficking, or consumption until the criminal proceedings are concluded, but for a maximum of three months, László Horváth announced on his social media page.
He added:
This gives the police a new and extremely powerful tool in the fight against drugs. Recently, numerous investigations have led to such places, and public outrage has increasingly demanded action against open, uncontrolled drug use and distribution.”
This is not scaremongering, but a fact: we are publishing the legislation today in the Hungarian Gazette. We have made it clear that there will be no compromise in the fight against drugs. We will continue to eradicate drugs from Hungary – by shutting down drug manufactures, drug dealers, and entertainment venues and shops that provide a space for drugs, the government commissioner stated.
László Horváth concluded his post with the following statement: “No one is untouchable. Everyone must take responsibility – especially those who play with the lives of young people!”
Fact
As Hungary Today reported, the new anti-drug law took effect on June 15, 2025, although its path through Parliament was marked by sharp debate. An important change in the law is that distributing new psychoactive substances is no longer a misdemeanor but a crime. In addition, upon conviction, police can immediately seize drug dealers’ assets, equipment, and any movable property or real estate (such as cars and apartments) even if they are registered under someone else’s name, provided they were used for drug trafficking and distribution. Under the new law, police also have the right to detain people found in a state of altered consciousness in public places for up to 72 hours, particularly if they are seriously harassing others or disturbing public peace. Individuals convicted of drug-related crimes for a second time cannot be released on parole. This means that repeat offenders cannot receive leniency.
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