Weed in Skopje, Macedonia: my experience

Hi, smokers! You probably know that cannabis laws and regulations vary from one county to another, so let’s go deeper and try to understand what is going on with weed in Skopje. My post covers information about weed laws, regulations, general attitude of locals and cops, hash VS weed availability and pricing, failures and success in finding weed in Skopje.

My trip to Skopje is over, these 10 days were perfect, so while memory is fresh I decided to write this post, who knows may be useful to someone. Being a regular cannabis smoker I could not imagine my stay in Skopje without some daily joints. So from the very first day of my stay I started looking for weed…

Local attitude towards weed and cannabis in Skopje

Although only medical cannabis is allowed in Skopje, the locals are absolutely ok with the smokers. Local dealers have big cash from the students and tourists, so they are their weed target audiences in Skopje. You shouldn't allow yourself to smoke anywhere, for example in bars, but nobody is surprised if you get caught smoking weed in a secluded corner of the street.

One more interesting fact from my new friend Jason - even some cops in Skopje prefer smoking weed over drinking strong. So as I understood Skopje is a good place for smokers of marijuana because of the light atmosphere, but all the same the best rule is not to be caught with weed in Skopje 😉.

The overall attitude of locals to weed is rather relaxed, so you may even feel yourself home in Skopje after one good joint, telling this from my own experience. Jason shared with me a joint of simply perfect sativa (while he did not know the exact strain). We were smoking outside the bar, and saw other guys doing the same on the other side of the street 😁 So I can definitely say that smoking weed is rather popular in Skopje.

I’ve asked Jason if he may share contacts of his dealer, cause stuff was out of this world. He told me that his exact dealer does not work with new people, so he will be my dealer during my vacation, which was simply perfect. I wish everyone to find your own Jason in some bar of Skopje.

Points to find the weed in Skopje

During the time Jason had been my dealer (it was the solving of all my issues) he was telling me about how the things were going in Skopje.

High rated providers in Skopje buy the cannabis on darknet websites that maintain gross orders. These orders can contain a big amount of weed and hash, kilograms I think. Some websites work on small orders too, so if you are close to Tor browser working and know how to .onion sites doing - glance on thehiddenwiki.com, wait for a couple of days and get your package. This site has all the information needed about darknet.

If you're on a short vacation or a trip to Skopje, obtaining cannabis through wholesale darknet websites isn't a viable option. Searching for street or park dealers remains a possibility for acquiring weed in Skopje, but an increasing number of dealers are transitioning to online transactions through messaging apps and Bitcoin payments instead of cash. This approach serves as a protective measure against potential encounters with law enforcement. Crypto payments offer anonymity, and deliveries are made to specified locations without the need for in-person meetings, ensuring both you and the dealer are shielded from potential consequences.

This revelation surprised me, as I lean toward a more traditional approach and had only heard about cryptocurrencies in passing. However, these days, most young individuals, who are often the target audience for cannabis dealers, possess crypto wallets, so dealers are simply adapting to this trend. While I believe that some dealers might lose business because not all clients are familiar with cryptocurrencies, Jason pointed out that nowadays, if you don't use crypto yourself, you likely have a friend who does. In such cases, you can simply transfer money from your card to your crypto-savvy friend, and they can conduct the cryptocurrency transaction on your behalf. This advice from Jason got me thinking, and I realized I also have such a friend, so I followed his suggestion.

Marijuana regulations in Skopje, Macedonia

You should know that storage and distribution of non-medical cannabis is forbidden and strictly regulated by laws of Macedonia. 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 Skopje 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 Skopje - cops are overall calm and relaxed in everything related to cannabis, this made me feel better.

What if I get caught with marijuana in Skopje?

In fact, according to Jason - if you have less than 10g of weed or 5g of hash and behave correctly + do not smoke joints in public - nothing critical should happen. Cops will check if you are not intending to sell the stuff being a real dealer, they should just confiscate weed after a short talk.

People say sometimes police officers try to get some material benefits from catching you with weed in Skopje. These stories are rare, but mind that some cops may force you giving them some money to leave you alone. But never try to offer them anything yourself, this may be treated as a separate crime. Easier just to watch your back not not get caught with weed in Skopje.

Frequently asked questions about marijuana in Skopje

Was marijuana legalized Skopje?

No, cannabis with high concentration of THC is forbidden in Skopje, but local cops and citizens are ok with the smokers. The amount of weed you carry shouldn't be bigger than 10 grams

What if I'm stopped with a hash in Skopje?

Police can check your documents and rummage your pockets. They are not looking for you, if you are not a dealer, of course. So if you don't want to have any points with the police try to avoid them.

Can I buy marijuana walking around Skopje?

Sure, it is still possible. Although you should notice that only a small part of dealers continue working in such a way. The easiest way to buy weed is to order online and get your delivery.

What quality of weed or hash can I find in Skopje?

There are a lot of weed and hash variants in Skopje. What you get depends on the amount of money you can afford to pay.

What about the hash in Skopje. Can I find it?

Yep, hash is also popular in Skopje. So almost all dealers can propose it to you.

What the price for weed and hash in Skopje?

As I said, the quality needs to be paid. And the price can differ from provider to provider. From the words of Jason - top level weed can cost near $20 - $25 for 1g and for good hash you can pay $30 - $35 for 1g.

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