Possession Possession means having an illegal drug © Copyright of Gwent Police © Hawlfraint Heddlu Gwent Resource 8f

YOU There is a strong possibility YOU will be arrested The police have three options of punishment

A Warning A Warning, which is put on local police file and if you offend again this may influence the police to charge you. OR

A Final Warning A Final Warning is when a central police record is held for 5 years and if you offend again this can be used against you. OR

charge The third option is to charge you with an offence leading to a youth court hearing.

(which can include giving or sharing drugs) If you had any intention of dealing (which can include giving or sharing drugs) it is considered as possession with intent to supply.

If you have a drugs record then obtaining a visa to travel to some countries may be difficult or even denied.

It could affect your job prospects. An employer may check if you have a criminal record

Class A Includes cocaine, crack, ecstasy, heroin and LSD Maximum penalties are: 7 years prison and / or a fine for possession Life imprisonment and / or an unlimited fine or seizure of assets for supply

Class B Includes Speed (amphetamines), cannabis Maximum penalties are: 5 years prison and / or a fine for possession 14 years prison and / or an unlimited fine and seizure of assets for supply

Class C Includes the supply of anabolic steroids, GHB and tranquillisers, possession of temazepam and rohypnol. Maximum penalties are: 2 years prison and / or a fine for possession 14 years prison and / or an unlimited fine and seizure of assets for supply