There are a range of different offences relating to controlled drugs. The most common ones are possession with intent to supply, supplying drugs, importing drugs, cultivating cannabis and possession of drugs.

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Drugs are split into different classes, A, B or C. The most harmful drugs are class A, and these include heroin and cocaine. Sentences for supplying or importing these are measured in numbers of years. Class B drugs, which include cannabis attract lower sentences but people involved in supplying or commercial level growing can still receive significant prison sentences. Class C drugs are the least serious.

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Simple possession of drugs, especially cannabis, in small quantities will normally be dealt with by way of a warning from the police and will not require a court appearance. However it remains a criminal offence. If the police want to interview you about possessing drugs, in any quantities, you should always have a legal representative present to advise you.

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