Anna B Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 What I'd like to know is why a painkiller that is available here (on prescription) isn't legal in Egypt? Doesn't seem to make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidley Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 What I'd like to know is why a painkiller that is available here (on prescription) isn't legal in Egypt? Doesn't seem to make sense. a country i go to you can buy morphine in a chemist without prescription. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki-red Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 What I'd like to know is why a painkiller that is available here (on prescription) isn't legal in Egypt? Doesn't seem to make sense. This article explains things a bit... http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/drugs-medicine-egypt-laura-plummer-tramadol-painkillers-illegal-uae-dubai-abu-dhabi-which-countries-a8038286.html Tramadol is widely prescribed in Britain. But Egypt, in common with many other countries, has strict rules on any drugs containing opioid analgesics, such as Tramadol and codeine. The Foreign Office says: “Some prescribed and over-the-counter medicines that are available in the UK are considered controlled substances in Egypt and can’t be brought into the country without prior permission from Egypt’s Ministry of Health. “If you arrive in Egypt without this permission and the required documentation, the medication will not be allowed into the country and you may be prosecuted.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCOnoob Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) What I'd like to know is why a painkiller that is available here (on prescription) isn't legal in Egypt? Doesn't seem to make sense. Because just like our own laws and regulations each country has different rules on what is and isnt accepted. Lets not forget that Tramadol is an opioid based medicine which is heavily controlled in many places including here in the UK. Its not something you can pick up over the counter. The ingredient content of medications (in fact many other consumed products) accepted in one place may be partially or wholly banned in another place. There are several medications available in the USA which are banned in the UK just as there are several perfectly acceptable food items widely on sale in the UK which are totally banned in the states. Dont think this sort of restricting and control is limited to the so called uncivilised and backward parts of the world. Ultimately, if people are not prepared to obey the rules BEFORE they start travelling they have to be prepared to face the consequences. As to the main topic in issue. This woman is certainly not as innocent as she is pleading. There is far more to this story than is being said. The quantity of drug, her failure to produce any paperwork, her failure to seek advice from any authority, the failure to declare the haul to UK authorities before embarking on such a trip, the lack of information as to how she obtained such high amounts when she is not even the patient requiring it, the genuine reason why said husband needs such high amount in one go, the legitimacy of her trip at all. Its all a massive grey area. Seems totally foolish to even conceive such an idea. Personally, I think she is extremely lucky to get three years. It could have been x5 times that in other places. Edited December 27, 2017 by ECCOnoob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil752 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 dont talk daft so how you know? explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidley Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 so how you know? explain? They are my thoughts, the same as every body else's on this thread. good night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil752 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) They are my thoughts, the same as every body else's on this thread. good night guess your defence is better here that there supporting her? Edited December 27, 2017 by phil752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supertramp Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 What I'd like to know is why a painkiller that is available here (on prescription) isn't legal in Egypt? Doesn't seem to make sense. It's all part of the Illuminati cover up by the 1%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I went into an Italian pharmacy and asked for a pain killer that was OTC (paramol?) in the UK and was told it was illegal in Italy as it contained dihydrocodeine. It was some years ago though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 She deserves all she gets I am surprised how it is being reported. If you tried to take 300 tablets into most countries, without declaring them, the customs will be detaining you at the airport, pending a fine/jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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