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UK: Revised drugs policy is enforced

BBC Online

Monday 12 Dec 2005

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People caught with cannabis now face arrest in the area where plans to
relax the drug laws were first tested.

From Monday anyone found with even a small amount of cannabis in
Brixton, south London, will be arrested.

When the drug was downgraded to class C last year the police's attitude
to people with small amounts was relaxed.

The move is part of a clampdown on dealers, who avoid arrest by carrying
only a small amount, and those who visit Brixton to buy drugs.

Current legislation allows arrests to be made if cannabis is deemed
problematic to an area.

Community leaders have welcomed the move saying they hoped it would stop
'drug tourists' coming to the area.

 

 

 

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