Mephedrone ban brought in on the 16th of April 2010

From the 16th of April 2010 the drug Mephedrone, also known as Meow Meow, Bubbles and MCAT, will be made a class B drug following its link to a number of deaths across the UK. A Class B drug carries a penalty of up to five years in prison or an unlimited fine for possession and up to 14 years in prison for supplying the drug.

Mephedrone is reported to have a similar effect to amphetamines, ecstasy or cocaine but also causes nausea, palpitations and vomiting. It has been linked to over 25 deaths across the UK in the past 12 months including those of Louis Wainwright, 18, and Nicholas Smith, 19, in Scunthorpe last month.

In the past 3 years mephedrone has become the fourth most abused drug in British nightclubs where it could be purchased from as little as £5. The government’s swift crackdown on the drug has lead to the smuggling and hording of the drug which has lead to several police investigations in recent weeks.

If you require analysis of any drugs to determine whether they are Mephedrone or if you require a forensic drug analysis, forensic drug testing or any other type of drug related investigation service for Mephedrone please don’t hesitate to contact Forensic Resources Ltd on 02920 647 043.