Controlled Drugs

Question 1

How would you recognise cannabis?

Answer 1

Dried, rough grass. Often has seeds, twigs and stems. Greyish green, greenish brown, reddish brown. Has a distinctive sweet smell.

Question 2

What are the three categories of drugs? Example of each.

Answer 2

A - Methamphetamine
B - MDMA
C - Cannabis leaf

Question 3

What must we prove for possession of a controlled drug?

Answer 3

That the person was in possession of the controlled drug; I.e. able to exercise some form of control over it

Question 4

What are you required to prove if you charge a person with possession of instruments under MODA 1975?

Answer 4

That the utensil wasnim fact capable of use I.e. not broken or ornamental, and that the suspect was currently using it or intending to do so in the future

Question 5

What is the presumption of possession for supply?

Answer 5

Amounts of drugs regarded as an indication:

• 0.5g of cocaine or heroine
• 5g of morphine or methamphetamine
• 100 cannabis cigarettes
• 28g of cannabis
• 56g of other controlled drug

It is an indication only, to assist prosecution. Generally additional evidence is required

Question 6

Definition of cultivation

Answer 6

To grow or germinate (includes to sow or plant)