The sale and use of Nitrous oxide or laughing gas is to become illegal in the UK from next month with dealers and users facing tough new penalties.
Nitrous oxide or laughing gas will become illegal in the UK from next month as part of a major crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
The substance is set to become a Class C controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act from November 8. Those caught with nitrous oxide with the intention of illegally inhaling it could be given an unlimited fine, a community punishment or a caution which could appear on their criminal record.📢 BREAKING: Nitrous oxide to become an illegal Class C substance by the end of the year.
We are cleaning up our streets and tackling anti-social behaviour. Those in unlawful possession could face up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine.Chris Philip, Crime and Policing Minister said both users and dealers would"face the full force of the law" as it becomes He added: "We are delivering on the promise we made to take a zero-tolerance approach towards anti-social behaviour and flagrant drug taking in our public spaces.While the drug can be used for legitimate purposes such as by professional kitchens and dentists, ministers have warned suppliers to"be responsible" about the reasons for purchase.We will ban nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, putting an end to the littering of empty canisters and intimidation in local parks.
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