Dutch border town coffee shop owners lose court battle
The ban comes in an attempt from the mayors of these towns to stop the many Belgian and French ‘weed-tourists’ from making advantage of the Dutch policy that tolerates retail marijuana sales. Each week, the border towns are frequented by an estimated 25,000 foreigners who come to buy their stash.
Last week, ministers of the three most influential political parties wrote they aim to reduce the number of coffeeshops, and contemplate imposing restrictions by creating a ‘members-only’ system. Needless to say, this could have big consequences for cities as Amsterdam and its many tourists seeking to shop for their favorite herb.
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