Ganja in Palembang, Indonesia - ma story

Hi, folks! Today I plan to share my rasta-experience after visiting infinite party Palembang in Indonesia. Brief conclusion - for some reason it’s not easy to get really good🍀cannabis buds or hash in Palembang in an “oldschool way”, but options do exist. Below I describe what is going on with weed in Palembang.

Just finished my vacation, stayed 2 weeks in Palembang, and as a heavy weed smoker I can't imagine a vacation without some sativa joint during the day and indica buds with some beer before heading to sleep. Below you will find info on what I found out while searching for tasty non-medical weed in Palembang.

What do locals think about ganja in Palembang

The fact that cannabis is strictly regulated by f*cking officials the government does not mean that local inhabitants of Palembang are too much against weed. Mostly - they simply do not care. Of course it is better to preserve some common rules and not to smoke weed in public in Palembang, but even if someone notices you - this will not be treated as some crime or inappropriate behavior.

As I was actively asking and discussing weed - Sam invited me to his apartment for a small party that very first evening - just a couple of his rasta friends, beer, weed and PS5 - exactly what I do love😁😁😁. How lucky I was😁 Sam told he will be my weed dealer while I am here in Palembang so I had no issues with great stuff all that time.

Sam also confirmed locals are OK with weed in Palembang if you behave yourself correctly, while it’s better to avoid cops and not to have more than 10 grams in your pocket.

Where to Buy Cannabis in Palembang

So, how do you actually buy cannabis in Palembang? Sam shared some insights. Big dealers in Palembang often source their products through the darknet — using services like DrChronic or Bitpharma. They then resell the cannabis to locals and tourists. While this method is possible, it’s not really practical for short-term visitors. Navigating the darknet and waiting for a package can be complicated and time-consuming.

Usually, locals already buy weed by talking to dealers they trust through messages like Telegram or Signal with payment via cryptocurrency. Then, the weed is left in a secret spot where they can pick it up without meeting the seller in person. This is new secured way of cannabis delivery used in Palembang.

Cannabis laws in Palembang, Indonesia

It is important to note that cannabis, weed, and hash are prohibited in Palembang. You can not officially purchase marijuana strains with high THC concentration in some coffee shops like in Amsterdam. Medical CBD cannabis may be available for purchase at dispensaries, but a prescription from a doctor is required, and you will never get high with CBD.

In one sports bar I got acquainted with Sam who moved to Palembang 3 years ago, so he knows the local drug scene. According to Sam - despite cannabis being banned according to laws, cops are generally relaxed about weed, sometimes being smokers themselves.

What if I get caught with weed in Palembang?

In practice, as Sam 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.

Question / Answer session about marijuana in Palembang

Is high % THC weed forbidden in Palembang?

Yes, non-medical cannabis is regulated and restricted in Palembang, while police is relaxed about marijuana and having less than 10 grams with you should not result in imprisoning anything serious.

Anyway what if you get caught with some THC cannabis product in Palembang?

Depends on the situation, but if officers think you are a drug dealer for some reason who delivers stuff - you should get punished problems. In general tourists with small amounts of hash or weed are not touched at all, only dealers with large amounts.

Can I find weed in Palembang in some oldschool way?

Of course you can! While sniffing dark streets / parks and pinging taxi drivers is an outdated approach for searching marijuana already - a big bunch of dealers migrated to online sales via messengers and crypto, but hustling parks and central streets in searches for weed may still give you some successful results.

Is top-shelf weed and hash a myth in Palembang?

Nah, it’s out there, but you gotta know the right people. Quality varies, so do your homework.

How about hash? Can you find it in Palembang?

Yep, plenty of dealers got both weed and hash. It’s not always on deck, but it’s out there.

What’s the price of weed and hash in Palembang?

Prices swing depending on the plug and the quality. Top-tier bud can run you about $20 - $25 a gram, and hash could hit $30 - $35 a gram. The more you buy, the better the deal.

And that’s the lowdown on gettin' lifted in Palembang. Stay safe, stay chill, and keep that stash tight.

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