FOI 323566
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 323566
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 8th April 2024. Please find below the response to your request:
Since the following law change on the 8th November 2023:
" Possession of 'laughing gas' (nitrous oxide) is now illegal with repeat serious users facing up to 2 years in prison and dealers up to 14 years."
How many people have West Mercia Police:
1 - Warned about personal use of 'laughing gas' (nitrous oxide)?
2 - Warned about dealing 'laughing gas' (nitrous oxide)?
3 - Charged with using 'laughing gas' (nitrous oxide)?
4 - Charged with dealing 'laughing gas' (nitrous oxide)?
If possible could you provide a County breakdown of those warnings/charges.
Reply
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Primary Offence Title broken down by Outcome of investigation |
Offence Location County |
Total |
|
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Shropshire |
Worcestershire |
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Having possession of a controlled drug - Class C - Other |
3 |
3 |
6 |
|
Type 8 - Community resolution (Crime) |
|
2 |
2 |
|
Type 15 - Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action |
1 |
|
1 |
|
Ongoing Investigation |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
Possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply - Class C - Other |
|
2 |
1 |
|
Type 15 - Named Suspect Identified: Victim Supports Police Action But Evidential Difficulties Prevent Further Action |
|
1 |
1 |
|
Grand Total |
3 |
4 |
7 |