Misuse of Drugs Act
Importation of, posession of, or dealing with unlawful drugs (including marajuana) is an offence. Anyone contravening this Act is liable to fines of up to $10,000 or 5 years' imprisonment or both. The Government of Bermuda is very concerned about the scourge of drugs and the negative impact it can have on its community. The laws in Bermuda pertaining to the importation of drugs are designed to protect the local people as well as the visitor. We urge visitors not to try to import into these islands any drugs, or an uncustomed goods for that matter, as such action could cause embarrassment at the Bermuda airport and ruin what should be the start of a very enjoyable holiday.
Note:
Under the Revenue Act customs officer may; if they have reasonable cause to suspect the importation of drugs, conduct personal body searches for drugs and other uncustomed goods. Under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act every medically prescribed drug or medication must be voluntarily declared to a Customs Officer.
Firearms Act
The importation of any firearm, part of a firearm or ammunition into Bermuda is forbidden except under the authority of a licence granted by the Commissioner of Police. Such a permit will not ordinarily be granted except to visiting rifle club members attending a sports meeting in Bermuda.
Spearguns and a variety of weapons including verey pistols or signal guns are treated as firearms, but antique weapons 100 years old or more can be imported if the importer can show they are antique. It is a serious criminal offence to import firearms or ammunition into Bermuda without a licence, and anyone seeking to do so may be imprisoned or fined.
