DRUGS AND THE LAW :: ARRESTED WITH DRUGS? :: A-Z OF DRUGS   CLASS A What the law says about class A drugs Maximum Penalties under the law Class A drugs include cocaine, crack, ecstasy, heroin, LSD and magic mushrooms. It is illegal to have, give away or to deal in class A drugs. Possession with intent to supply is also illegal. Offences under Class A are the most serious and carry the heaviest penalties. Possession: 7 Years in jail plus an unlimited fine. Supplying/dealing: Life imprisonment plus an unlimited fine. Possession with intent to supply: Life imprisonment plus an unlimited fine.   CLASS B What the law says about class B drugs Maximum Penalties under the law Class B drugs include speed (amphetamines). The law treats any class B drug that's prepared for injection as a Class A drug. It's illegal to have, give away or deal in Class B drugs. Possession with intent to supply is also illegal. Possession: 5 years in jail plus an unlimited fine. Supplying/dealing: 14 years in jail plus an unlimited fine. Possession with intent to supply: 14 years in jail plus an unlimited fine. CLASS C What the law says about class C drugs Maximum Penalties under the law Class C drugs include cannabis, GHB, anabolic steroids and tranquillisers such as valium. It is illegal to have, give away or to deal in Class C drugs. Possession with intent to supply is also illegal. And so is growing cannabis plants. Possession of Anabolic steroids for personal use is legal in circumstances. Possession: 2 years in jail plus an unlimited fine. Supplying/dealing: 14 years in jail plus an unlimited fine. Possession with intent to supply: 14 years in jail plus an unlimited fine.