Taking marijuana *into* Mexico?

[GrowinGranny]

Sounds kinda crazy, but an older man I know who is a card-carrying medical marijuana user is going to Baja and wants to take his medicine with him. He's worried that even if he could get some there, it might have pesticides or other contaminants. He's traveled there many times and says he's never been searched going into the country, only returning to the U.S. and he would toss anything he had left before returning across the border. Still, I'm worried about him. If his card isn't even recognized outside of his own state, it surely won't be honored internationally. I'm a legal care-giver so I told him I'd bake him some brownies or cookies to take with him, but he says his pain is better controlled by smoking or vape.

Kinda like carrying coals to Newcastle, but what are the options? Ever hear of anyone getting arrested for taking cannabis into Mexico?

GrowinGranny Reviewed by GrowinGranny on 12-26-2006. Taking marijuana *into* Mexico? Sounds kinda crazy, but an older man I know who is a card-carrying medical marijuana user is going to Baja and wants to take his medicine with him. He's worried that even if he could get some there, it might have pesticides or other contaminants. He's traveled there many times and says he's never been searched going into the country, only returning to the U.S. and he would toss anything he had left before returning across the border. Still, I'm worried about him. If his card isn't even Rating: 5

[doco]

I have been to Baja several times (it's only a few miles from me) and I would say it is moderately dangerous to have anything illegal on you once you cross that border. There are police/military checkpoints at various locations as well as at the toll road plazas. Once had our car thoroughly searched just by catching their eye when we used the restrooms.

Given the parody that is the Mexican legal system, he may be able to bribe his way out of a jam but you won't catch me playing any games down there.

Now I just go down for cheap lobster in Puerto Nuevo!! Baja style lobster on the beach is my kind of way to spend a day!!

[GrowinGranny]

Thanks, doco, are those the fried lobster I've heard so much about? This patient believes that his clean-cut, elderly gentleman appearance will make him less likely to be searched, but I'm not that confident. I may have convinced him not to carry any but I do fear for him. Do they use dogs at those checkpoints? Do you think he'd be ok if he had a Christmas tin of cookies or brownies?

[liberiamom]

I've flown into Mexico with weed hidden in my suitcase and had no problems. When we went to the market to get a pipe to smoke it in, the kid offered to "fill it up" for us and was surprized that we brought some in, but I prefer to bring my own when I travel. I don't think they are looking for anyone "bringing coals to Newcastle" when you enter Mexico. I don't come back into the states with anything, of course.

Coming by car I never brought anything back, but I also have never had any questions going through, still there are, no doubt, dogs at the border, so I wouldn't risk that. But going in by car all they check is your passport. No problem- you could have whatever you want in your pocket. Then again, I am a middle-aged female, and the more innocuous you look, the better.

Puerto Nuevo lobsters are a must, and if you want to really treat yourself, get a massage at Las Rochas on the road to Ensenada. The massage room faces the Pacific and it is quite an experience!

[doco]

They did have dogs at the time we were searched but sometimes they do not. I should also say that Ive only been randomly searched that one time of many that Ive been down there but there are checkpoints, sometimes random, that are more of a worry. When I go down, we drive everywhere so that is more exposure. Your friend would probably be fine - I just tend to really be cautious in Mexico myself.

And yes, Baja style is flash fried lobster, split in half the long way and seared for just a couple of minutes...sooooo good.

Liberiamom: I usually stay at The Rosarito Beach Hotel & Spa but I've been to Las Rochas - my gf wanted to go to their Karaoke bar one night so we went there....nice looking place.

[GrowinGranny]

Thank ya'all for your input...I gotta stop bein' such a mother hen...but I care for folks, that's why I became a medical grower and caretaker...I'll worry for sure, but I think his older, conservative looking gentleman appearance will probably help him stay safe if he decides to take bud instead of something I bake up for him.

[rhizome]

Actually, that's how they got Tim Leary- popped him crossing into Mexico.

I gotta say, I wouldn't do it- but I'm old and paranoid.

[harris7]

Sounds kinda crazy, but an older man I know who is a card-carrying medical marijuana user is going to Baja and wants to take his medicine with him. He's worried that even if he could get some there, it might have pesticides or other contaminants. He's traveled there many times and says he's never been searched going into the country, only returning to the U.S. and he would toss anything he had left before returning across the border. Still, I'm worried about him. If his card isn't even recognized outside of his own state, it surely won't be honored internationally. I'm a legal care-giver so I told him I'd bake him some brownies or cookies to take with him, but he says his pain is better controlled by smoking or vape.

Kinda like carrying coals to Newcastle, but what are the options? Ever hear of anyone getting arrested for taking cannabis into Mexico?

well it's up to him. is it worth the risk. what is he risking and what are the benifits.

Mexican jails scare the shit out of me. And for a sick man, he's isn't going to be well of in there.

[madeline]

I live pretty close to the border and go across frequently, usually with a few j's stashed in a pack of cigs as they never check going in. But if I am traveling light I always (and I do mean always) have success with the taxi drivers.

[twocamaros]

put it in ur deodrant..