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When were drug classes introduced?
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 established the Class A, B, and C system for controlled substances in the UK. This framework, still in use today, categorises drugs based on perceived harm, influencing penalties for possession and supply. The confiscated heroin, cocaine, and cannabis fall under this long-standing legislation.
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