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Possession means being
caught with an illegal drug for
your own use
There is a strong possibility
YOU will be arrested
The police have three options of punishment
A Formal Warning, which is
put on local police file and if
you offend again this may
influence the Police to charge
you.
OR
A Formal Caution is when a
central police record is held
for 5 years and if you offend
again this can be used against
you.
OR
The third option is to charge
you with an offence leading to
a youth court hearing.
If you had any intention of
dealing (which can include
giving or sharing drugs) it is
considered as possession with
intent to supply.
If you have a drugs record
then obtaining a visa to
travel to some countries may
be difficult or even denied.
It could affect your job
prospects, when applying for a
job. An employer may check if
you have a criminal record or
any past convictions
Class A
Includes cocaine, crack, ecstasy,
heroin and LSD
Maximum penalties are:
• 7 years prison and / or an
unlimited fine for possession
• Life imprisonment and / or an
unlimited fine for supplying
Class B
Includes Speed (amphetamines),
cannabis
Maximum penalties are:
• 5 years prison and / or an
unlimited fine for possession
• 14 years prison and / or an
unlimited fine for supplying
Class C
Includes the supply of anabolic steroids, GHB and
tranquillisers, possession of temazepam and
rohypnol.
Maximum penalties are:
• 2 years prison and / or an
unlimited fine for possession
• 14 years prison and / or an
unlimited fine for supplying