5-MeO Group

Law

It is only 5 MeO-DMT that is controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971:

  • Class A
  • Schedule 1
  • Possible offences:
  • Possession
    • Maximum sentence - 7 years imprisonment, a fine, or both
  • Possession With Intent To Supply
    • Maximum sentence – life imprisonment, a fine, or both
  • Supply (including being concerned in supply, conspiracy to supply, aggravated supply and offer to supply)
    • Maximum sentence – life imprisonment, a fine, or both
  • Production
    • Maximum sentence – life imprisonment, a fine, or both
       

In practice maximum sentences are rarely used, for more detailed and accurate information go to our sentencing page.

The remaining drugs that fall within the 5 MeO group are  not controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. It falls within the category of 'new psychoactive substances', or what is commonly called 'legal highs', it is not illegal to possess, supply or produce although there have been attempts to use trading standards legislation to prosecute those who sell these products. To date there has been no successful prosecutions.