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Here’s a quick update on drugs dealing crime in your area, please be reassured that we’re taking this seriously and are here to help.
Dear KIDBROOKE PARK residents,
On my patrols today I have come across lots of empty Nitrous Oxide Cannisters at the end of WRICKLEMARSH RD and HERVEY RD/WOODVILLE CLOSE, SE3. Below are a few facts regarding these Cannisters besides the awful pollution they leave behind. Please spread the word:
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is a dissociative drug with anaesthetic and psychedelic properties. Nitrous oxide is a colourless and odourless substance that’s also known as “laughing gas.” When inhaled, the gas slows down the body’s reaction time.
The effects usually last around 5-15 minutes.
Risks
Excessive and prolonged use of nitrous oxide is linked to nerve damage which can affect motor control, coordination and spinal cord damage
Inhaling nitrous oxide can induce neurological problems by inactivating B12.
The law
Class C drug
Nitrous oxide is illegal to possess, produce, buy and sell in the UK, as a Class C controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
It is also illegal to produce and sell under the New Psychoactive Substances Act 2016.
Unlawful possession could result in:
An unlimited fine
Visible community service
A caution which may need to be disclosed when applying for certain jobs, a visa or other situations requiring background checks
A prison sentence of up to 2 years if you are charged with possession more than once
Supply, sale and production could result in:
An unlimited fine and/or
A prison sentence of up to 14 years
Kind Regards
Donna Hurst
Drug dealing is often linked with violent crime and the exploitation of vulnerable people, and discarded drug equipment can be a health risk and counts as antisocial behaviour. We’ve put hundreds more officers on the frontlines of community crime-fighting teams, upping visible patrols in the right ‘hot spots’ so we can deter and catch criminals. We are committed to tackling drug dealing wherever we find it. It forms a key part of our recently published ASB Action Plan. We will keep you updated on our efforts to do this in your area, but if you have any concerns or evidence, it is important you report this as soon as possible. If you have experienced drug dealing in your area, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org | 
