Marijuana in Palembang, Indonesia - my experience

Howdy, go-getters 🤝My greetings to you in my long topic about my experience with weed in _CITY_ based on my adventures and the stories of local friends.

There is a well known fact that the laws according to the usage of marijuana differs from city to city. Based on that fact I've decided to write this article to let you know the rules of interaction with weed and hash in Palembang , tell you about the police attention, possibility to find good hash, the price’s politics and all underwater rocks connected with the drugs in Palembang.

Just wrapped up my vacation, spent a fantastic time in Palembang, and as a passionate cannabis enthusiast, I can't envision a vacation without enjoying a sativa joint during the day and some indica buds with a cold beer before bedtime. Below, you'll discover the insights I gained while on the hunt for top-notch recreational weed in Palembang.

Attitude of locals to cannabis in Palembang

Even though high THC cannabis is strictly regulated in Palembang - local inhabitants of Palembang are not against it at all. Young people and tourists are top target audiences for weed dealers. This does not mean you may walk and smoke joints on the streets, but also no one will be too surprised seeing someone smoking weed.

As Jason told - even local cops in Palembang sometimes use cannabis. So in general we may conclude that the atmosphere in Palembang is relaxed when we speak about cannabis. Just behave correctly and watch your back - and everything should be cool.

Jason shared with me a small joint of some unknown indica strain that evening, this was exactly what I needed. We were a little bit drunk and were smoking near my hotel directly on the street near trash containers, and it seems I saw other guys doing the same on the opposite side of the street.

One joint is good - but I needed weed for the whole period of my stay in Palembang , so asked Jason if he could share contacts of his cannabis dealer. The answer was negative, simply because his dealer did not accept new people. But as we became close after the joint - Jason agreed to become my dealer for the nearest days, so all my issues with weed were resolved, thanks to Jason!

How to get weed in Palembang?

I did not need a dealer in Palembang because I had Jason, anyway it was interesting for me how gears work in Palembangin relation to cannabis.

High-level wholesale Palembang dealers purchase weed and hash on the darknet websites. Usually these sites are about wholesale multi-kilo orders, but some also work with small amounts. So in fact this may be an option #1 for you - under the condition you know how to use darknet features of Tor browser and .onion sites + ready to wait 3-5 days for the delivery. If yes - you may find all the info about darknet websites on thehiddenwiki.com - darknet wikipedia.

While if you are having a short vacation or a trip to Palembang and need not much weed right now or tomorrow - only local weed dealers may assist you. You may still use oldschool approach and hustle dark streets or parks in search of strange person who will sell you some joint for cash, but not sure this is the best way to spend your time in Palembang. Nowadays almost all dealers have gone online and crypto already, so hustling the streets may simply not work. Now the weed-selling process looks like this - you find some messenger contacts of a local dealer (ask some barmans or simply google), contact him and choose what you would like to order, pay in crypto and get your stuff delivered to a hotel or some pre-selected location. Personal meetings are something dealers try to avoid - so weed is usually dropped at some approximate point you firstly discuss, and you get photo and GPS coordinates where to take your package after delivery.

I was a little bit shocked, because I got used to the idea that “cash rules the world”. But after crypto became something you may exchange to real cash, and do not need to meet in person to transfer it - cash started losing its points in the drug business. Jason also commented that now if you do not know crypto - you have a friend who is keen on bitcoins and all that shit, so you may simply ask him to help and do a crypto transaction for you. And I really have such friends, so yep, agree.

Marijuana regulations in Palembang, Indonesia

You should know that storage and distribution of non-medical cannabis is forbidden and strictly regulated by laws of Indonesia. This means you can not go and buy some good weed in an official shop like you may do in Canada for example. Low THC and high CBD cannabis may be ordered if you have a prescription from a doctor.

On my first evening in Palembang I met Jason who moved here a couple of years ago. I got lucky - he was one of the heavy weed smokers, so he agreed to share a joint with me and tell me some stories about local dealers. As he said from the very beginning - even though weed is prohibited in Palembang - cops are overall calm and relaxed in everything related to cannabis, this made me feel better.

What if I get caught with weed in Palembang?

In practice, as Jason said - if you are 18+ and carry less than 20 grams of weed or 10 grams of hash and do not smoke in public - you should not expect any arrest. As a maximum, cops will confiscate your stuff after they ensure you are not a dealer who delivers stuff.

There are some stories about occasional cops forcing people to give them a bribe after catching someone with weed, but such cases are rare. Usually cops do not touch foreign tourists who are spending their vacation or business trip in Palembang and bring money to Indonesia.

Can I smoke cannabis on the streets in Palembang ?

In some places, smoking marijuana in public, on the streets, or in parks may be illegal and subject to administrative sanctions. My advice is to try to avoid smoking marijuana in public places.

What will happen if I get caught with cannabis in Palembang ?

Usually, law enforcement tends to be lenient with tourists, and if they don't suspect you of dealing, they will most likely let you go.

Can you recommend a place to buy weed in Palembang ?

As I mentioned before, I was fortunate to meet Jason. If I were you, I would look for Telegram channels and avoid interacting with street dealers.

Can I find top quality weed or hash in Palembang?

Yes, while quality may be different, it depends on many factors. Usually quality depends on the price, but this is not a rule.

Can I find hash in Palembang?

Yes, almost all marijuana dealers sell both weed and hash, so hash is also popular and can be found in Palembang.

Weed and hash price in Palembang?

Prices may vary from one dealer to another and depends on weed quality and dealer’s mood 😂From what I heard from Jason - high quality weed may go up to $20 - $25 for 1g (with discounts for larger amounts), and high quality hash was around $30 - $35 for 1g.

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