Drugs and The Law
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Class A, B and C drugs
The different kinds of illegal drugs are divided into three different categories, or classes. These classes (A, B and C) carry different levels of penalty for possession and dealing.
What's new?
Mephedrone became controlled as a Class B drug on the 16th April 2010 meaning it is illegal to have, give away or sell. Possession can get you up to five years in jail. Supplying someone else, including your friends, can get you up to fourteen years in jail and an unlimited fine.
The legal status of fresh magic mushrooms has been changed. Now fresh mushrooms, as well as prepared ones, are class A drugs and are illegal.
Cannabis was reclassified as Class B on 26 January 2009).
Penalties for possession and dealing
| Possession: | Dealing: | ||
| Class A | Ecstasy, LSD, heroin, cocaine, crack, magic mushrooms, amphetamines (if prepared for injection). | Up to seven years in prison or an unlimited fine or both. | Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine or both. |
| Class B | Amphetamines, Cannabis,Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Pholcodine, Mephedrone (aka Meow, meow) | Up to five years in prison or an unlimited fine or both. | Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both. |
| Class C | Tranquilisers, some painkillers, Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Ketamine. | Up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine or both. | Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both. |
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The Local Picture
The Royal Borough's drug and alcohol action team works very closely with Thames Valley Police and fully supports their work to disrupt the drugs marrket.
Thames Valley Police tackle drug dealing through the force drug strategy called 'Falcon'. Police work together with their partners and the community targeting drug dealers and other drug related crime. It is essential that members of the community play their part to make the borough a safer place to live in.
Buying, using and selling drugs is illegal and the police will take action.
If you wish to report drug dealing or suspected dealing call the Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, calling Crimestoppers is confidential and anonymous, you do not need to leave your name.
