Class A drugs carry the heaviest penalties for possession, supply and production, followed by Class B and Class C. All illegal drug use has serious legal and health consequences. The table below shows examples of drugs and the maximum penalties which can be applied to them. | Class of Drug | Examples | A | Cocaine, LSD, Heroin, Ecstasy | | | Maximum Penalties
For possession: 7 year prison sentence and/or unlimited fine
For production/trafficking: Life imprisonment and/or fine
| B | Amphetamines
All class B drugs become class A if injected | | | Maximum Penalties
For possession: 5 year prison sentence and/or unlimited fine
For production: Life imprisonment and/or unlimited fine
For trafficking: 14 year prison sentence and/or fine
| C | Cannabis | | | Maximum Penalties
For possession: 5 year prison sentence and/or unlimited fine
For production: Life imprisonment and/or unlimited fine
For trafficking: 14 year prison sentence and/or fine |
To learn more about the laws and consequences of specific drugs go to the Drugs A to Z in the Advice Zone. Remember, giving drugs to your friends is considered supplying and the same penalties relating to trafficking can apply. If a police officer believes she or he has reasonable grounds to suspect someone of possessing drugs, they have the power to search that person and/or their vehicle. It is an offence to refuse to cooperate.
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