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but not everything is allowed

Weapons are illegal. Uniformed police officers are authorised to perform body searches. Buying and selling hard drugs such as XTC, heroin and cocaine is illegal. Ignore dealers, they might be aggressive and sell fake-drugs most of the time Buying soft drugs such as cannabis is only allowed in coffeeshops.

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The consumption of alcohol is banned in most public places. Go to one of the many bars in the city centre.

Do not use the street as a toilet.

Camping in public places is not allowed. Go to campsites or hotels.

Behaviour that causes nuisance, such as noise, loud music and screaming, is not allowed.

No cycling in pedestrian areas.

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Note that the Red Light District and other areas are under camera surveillance. Beware of pickpockets. Keep an eye on your possessions and do not leave anything behind in your vehicle. Ignore hotel runners. The Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board will help you find reliable accomodation. Ignore beggars and dealers, keep your money in your pocket. Keep Amsterdam tidy. Throw your trash into the trash can! Violators can be prosecuted.

Amsterdam Tourist Assistance Service (ATAS) Victim of a crime? Go to the nearest police station to report this.
If you need support and practical assistence, such as the use of telephone, fax, e-mail and Internet facilities, the Amsterdam Tourist Assistance Service (ATAS) can assist you. Also ATAS will liaise with consulates, embassies, polic e and other agencies, assist with organising money transfers, the cancellation of credit cards, re-organise transport and address medical needs if necessary. Address (inside police station) Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 104-108. Opening hours 10.00 am to 10.00 p.m., 7 days a week. Telephone +31 (0)20 625 32 46 E-mail info@stichtingatas.nl

Useful information and telephone numbers

Emergency: call 112.
Report incidents such as accidents, robberies and violence at a police station (see on the map) or call +31 (0)20 559 88 44.

Discrimination

Are you a victim of discrimination or disturbance for your ethnicity, gender or sexual orintation? Please report this at Meldpunt Discriminatie +31 (0)20 - 638 55 51 discriminatie@mdra.nl

This information is offered to you by: City of Amsterdam, Police Amsterdam-Amstelland, Amsterdam Tourism & Convention Board, Stadsdeel Centrum. June 2009

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