Drugs
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The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is the main piece of legislation covering drugs. The law places drugs into three different categories, known as Class A, B and C. Drugs regulated in this way are known as 'controlled' substances, and Class A drugs are those considered to be the most harmful, while drugs classified C are those considered not as harmful.
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Misuse of Drugs Act Offences
It is an offence to:
- Possess a controlled substance unlawfully
- Possess a controlled substance with intent to supply it
- To unlawfully supply a controlled drug (even where no charge is made for the drug)
- To allow premises you occupy or manage to be used for the purpose of drug taking
Trafficking (supply) attracts the more serious of punishments, including life imprisonment for Class A offences.
Examples of Class A, B and C drugs
- Cocaine – Class A
- Crack – Class A
- Ecstasy – Class A
- Heroin – Class A
- Amphetamines – Class B
- Cannabis – Class C
- GHB (Gammahydroxybutyrate) – Class C
- Ketamine – Class C
- Tranquillisers – Class C
Found in possession of a controlled substance
Anyone found in possession of a controlled substance is liable to be arrested although possession of Class C drugs will normally be dealt with by way of street caution or report for summons to court, without the need for arrest.
If it is believed that there is sufficient Class C drug to be dealt to another person, then an arrest will be made.
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