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Some unscrupulous shops sell space cakes that contain no weed at all. Verify the product source and wait at least one hour after consumption.
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Staying safe
- •Crime: The Netherlands is generally considered a safe country.
- •The police, ambulance and fire brigade have one general emergency number 112. When calling 112, if you can, advise on what emergency services you need.
- •Policing is provided by the national police corps (Politie), while border controls and port and airport security are handled by a separate police force, the Marechaussee (or abbreviation 'KMar' - Koninklijke Marechaussee).
- •In most cities, there are municipal service officers which can be recognised by their blue uniforms with the text handhaving.
- •The European Network against Racism, an international organisation supported by the European Commission reported that, in the Netherlands, half of the Turks reported having experienced racial discrimination.
- •Drugs: Cannabis may be decriminalised, but there are some safety risks involved.
Staying healthy
- •The Netherlands has some of the best tap water in the world.
- •The health care system of the Netherlands is up to par with the rest of Europe.
- •Two health risks are particularly relevant for travellers:
- •When walking or camping in forests and dunes, be aware of ticks and tick-carrying diseases.
Adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA — edited by travelers, not us.
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The little things that trip people up
Plug & voltage
C / F · 230V
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right
Emergency
police: 112 / ambulance: 112 / fire: 112
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Real, resident-submitted Numbeo crime data at the city level — the same national picture above, with crime swapped for what people who actually live there report.
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