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The different kinds of controlled drugs, also known as ‘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. Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Drug Related Crimes Maximum Sentences
Class Examples Possession Supplying
Class A Crack Cocaine, Cocaine, Ecstasy, 7 years in 14 years in
Drugs Heroin, LSD, Magic Mushrooms prison and/or prison and/or
(prepared for use) and Methadone. unlimited unlimited
Any Class B drug that is prepared fine fine
for injection.
Class B Cannabis, Amphetamines, codeine 5 years in 14 years in
Drugs in concentrations above 2.5%, prison and/or prison and/or
ritalin and barbiturates. unlimited fine unlimited fine
Class C Anabolic steroids, 2 years in 14 years in
Drugs tranquillisers which include prison and/or prison and/or
Valium and Rohypnol. unlimited fine unlimited fine
The Misuse of Drugs Act states that it is an offence to:
• possess a controlled substance unlawfully
• possess a controlled substance with intent to supply it
• supply or offer to supply a controlled drug
(even if it is given away for free)
• allow a house, flat or office to be used by people taking drugs

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