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Possession Possession means having an illegal drug © Copyright of Gwent Police © Hawlfraint Heddlu Gwent Resource 8f
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YOU There is a strong possibility YOU will be arrested The police have three options of punishment
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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
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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
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charge The third option is to charge you with an offence leading to a youth court hearing.
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(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.
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If you have a drugs record then obtaining a visa to travel to some countries may be difficult or even denied.
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It could affect your job prospects. An employer may check if you have a criminal record
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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
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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
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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
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