Drugs and the law
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The law on drugs is complex. But if you're caught with an illegal substance, ignorance won't wash with the police.
The Misuse of Drugs Act divides drugs into three classes:
Class A
Includes: ecstasy, LSD (acid), magic mushrooms, heroin, methadone, crack/cocaine, crystal meth, opium, and any Class B drug prepared for injection.
Also includes: dextromoramide (e.g. Palfium), dipipanone, fentanyl, mescaline, pethidine, PCP, all parts of the seeds of the opium poppy (after mowing).
Maximum penalties are seven years in prison and/or a fine for possession, life imprisonment and/or a fine for possession with intent to supply.
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