Originally Posted by
Rob
But I have also witnessed the police approach a smoking tourist and they asked them to discard it and reminded them it was illegal. The tourist obeyed without a word and no money was exchanged nor was the tourist even searched. Had there been words, I am sure the outcome would have been different.
This seems to follow the way the police are handling all illegal smoking including tobacco in restricted areas. They are asking the violator to discard the smoke, and given a warning. But it is still up to the discretion of the officer to warn or take further action.
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