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13/10/2006
Move to reclassify crystal meth as Class A drug
Crystal methamphetamine could be reclassified as a Class A drug, following moves to increase the penalties for taking the highly addictive substance.
The synthetic drug, which is known as crystal meth, ice or crank, can come in pill, powder or crystal form, and can be smoked, injected or snorted, producing a rush similar to crack cocaine.
High profile former addicts include singer Rufus Wainwright.
The substance is relatively easy to manufacture using household products, and police fear that the drug could gain mainstream popularity in a few years unless serious action is taken.
Reclassification of the drug from Class B to Class A would see users receiving an unlimited fine or facing up to seven years in jail.
New findings on drug abuse were also published on Friday, as the British Crime Survey showed a drop in the number of people using cannabis.
(CL/SP)
The synthetic drug, which is known as crystal meth, ice or crank, can come in pill, powder or crystal form, and can be smoked, injected or snorted, producing a rush similar to crack cocaine.
High profile former addicts include singer Rufus Wainwright.
The substance is relatively easy to manufacture using household products, and police fear that the drug could gain mainstream popularity in a few years unless serious action is taken.
Reclassification of the drug from Class B to Class A would see users receiving an unlimited fine or facing up to seven years in jail.
New findings on drug abuse were also published on Friday, as the British Crime Survey showed a drop in the number of people using cannabis.
(CL/SP)
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Crystal meth reclassified as Class A Drug
The government has moved to reclassify Crystal meth as a Class A drug. Users of crystal meth, a stimulant which has been connected with dance culture, will face up to seven years in jail and an unlimited fine. Dealers could face life in prison.
14 June 2006
Crystal meth reclassified as Class A drug
The governemnt has today confirmed that methylamphetamine, or 'crystal meth', will be re-classified as a Class A drug along with heroin and cocaine. Drugs Minister Vernon Coaker said: "The decision to re-classify the drug is based on international experience and has been taken on the advice of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD).
Crystal meth reclassified as Class A drug
The governemnt has today confirmed that methylamphetamine, or 'crystal meth', will be re-classified as a Class A drug along with heroin and cocaine. Drugs Minister Vernon Coaker said: "The decision to re-classify the drug is based on international experience and has been taken on the advice of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD).
18 December 2003
Second Class stamps to rise to 21p
The price of a basic Second Class postage will rise 1p to 21p from April 1 next year, but the price of a First class stamp will remain unchanged, it has been announced today. First Class prices for heavier letters will fall but there will be increases for heavier Second Class mail.
Second Class stamps to rise to 21p
The price of a basic Second Class postage will rise 1p to 21p from April 1 next year, but the price of a First class stamp will remain unchanged, it has been announced today. First Class prices for heavier letters will fall but there will be increases for heavier Second Class mail.
25 September 2015
Further Six Arrested In No Deal Operation In Birmingham
A further six people have been arrested as part of an ongoing operation targeting suspected drug dealers in Birmingham. Police carried out a series of dawn raids on Thursday 24 September, arresting a 17-year-old man, two 19-year-olds and three men aged 21, 26 and 47.
Further Six Arrested In No Deal Operation In Birmingham
A further six people have been arrested as part of an ongoing operation targeting suspected drug dealers in Birmingham. Police carried out a series of dawn raids on Thursday 24 September, arresting a 17-year-old man, two 19-year-olds and three men aged 21, 26 and 47.
17 October 2003
54 arrested in swoop on suspected drug dealers
Sellers of the Big Issue were among 54 people arrested by Merseyside Police today in a crackdown on drug dealing in Liverpool city centre. Operation Manton targeted suspected drug dealers and drug users and 50 men and four women were arrested following a 15-month long investigation by Merseyside Police into drug dealing on the city's streets.
54 arrested in swoop on suspected drug dealers
Sellers of the Big Issue were among 54 people arrested by Merseyside Police today in a crackdown on drug dealing in Liverpool city centre. Operation Manton targeted suspected drug dealers and drug users and 50 men and four women were arrested following a 15-month long investigation by Merseyside Police into drug dealing on the city's streets.
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