If found guilty by a court of law of possessing Class A drugs you could go to prison for up to seven years and fined.
If you sell Class A drugs you could receive a life imprisonment.
Class B drugs
These include amphetamines such as speed and barbiturates.
People found guilty of possessing a Class B drug could go to jail for up to five years and be fined.
Those caught and found guilty of trafficking a Class B drug can be sent to prison for up to 14 years.
Class C drugs
Drugs in this category include, cannabis, tranquillisers, valium and anabolic steroids.
It is illegal to have, give away or deal in Class C drugs, and to grow cannabis plants.