Section 4(2)(b), Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Concerned in the production of a Class A controlled drug

One reference for Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Heroin, Ecstasy, LSD, Methadone, Methylamphetamine. Each is the same offence under the same section and carries the same maximum penalty — the substance is the only difference. Every variant below keeps its own statutory reference, points to prove and sources, verified against legislation.gov.uk (current revised versions, July 2026).

Cocaine

Offence: Section 4(2)(b), Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Mode of trial & maximum penalty: Either way — Court maximum Summary: 12 months' imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both. Indictment: Life imprisonment, a fine, or both. Out-of-court disposal Not a fixed penalty offence.

Points to prove

  • 1. The defendant was concerned in the production by another of cocaine, a Class A controlled drug.
  • 2. The production contravened Section 4(1), because it was not authorised by regulations under Section 7 or by provision in a temporary class drug order under Section 7A.
  • 3. The defendant took an identifiable part in the production enterprise carried on by the other person.

Sources

Crack Cocaine

Offence: Section 4(2)(b), Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Mode of trial & maximum penalty: Either way — Court maximum Summary: 12 months' imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both. Indictment: Life imprisonment, a fine, or both. Out-of-court disposal Not a fixed penalty offence.

Points to prove

  • 1. The defendant was concerned in the production by another of crack cocaine, a Class A controlled drug.
  • 2. The production contravened Section 4(1), because it was not authorised by regulations under Section 7 or by provision in a temporary class drug order under Section 7A.
  • 3. The defendant took an identifiable part in the production enterprise carried on by the other person.

Sources

Heroin

Offence: Section 4(2)(b), Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Mode of trial & maximum penalty: Either way — Court maximum Summary: 12 months' imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both. Indictment: Life imprisonment, a fine, or both. Out-of-court disposal Not a fixed penalty offence.

Points to prove

  • 1. The defendant was concerned in the production by another of heroin (diamorphine), a Class A controlled drug.
  • 2. The production contravened Section 4(1), because it was not authorised by regulations under Section 7 or by provision in a temporary class drug order under Section 7A.
  • 3. The defendant took an identifiable part in the production enterprise carried on by the other person.

Sources

Ecstasy

Offence: Section 4(2)(b), Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Mode of trial & maximum penalty: Either way — Court maximum Summary: 12 months' imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both. Indictment: Life imprisonment, a fine, or both. Out-of-court disposal Not a fixed penalty offence.

Points to prove

  • 1. The defendant was concerned in the production by another of MDMA (ecstasy), a Class A controlled drug.
  • 2. The production contravened Section 4(1), because it was not authorised by regulations under Section 7 or by provision in a temporary class drug order under Section 7A.
  • 3. The defendant took an identifiable part in the production enterprise carried on by the other person.

Sources

LSD

Offence: Section 4(2)(b), Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Mode of trial & maximum penalty: Either way — Court maximum Summary: 12 months' imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both. Indictment: Life imprisonment, a fine, or both. Out-of-court disposal Not a fixed penalty offence.

Points to prove

  • 1. The defendant was concerned in the production by another of LSD (lysergide), a Class A controlled drug.
  • 2. The production contravened Section 4(1), because it was not authorised by regulations under Section 7 or by provision in a temporary class drug order under Section 7A.
  • 3. The defendant took an identifiable part in the production enterprise carried on by the other person.

Sources

Methadone

Offence: Section 4(2)(b), Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Mode of trial & maximum penalty: Either way — Court maximum Summary: 12 months' imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both. Indictment: Life imprisonment, a fine, or both. Out-of-court disposal Not a fixed penalty offence.

Points to prove

  • 1. The defendant was concerned in the production by another of methadone, a Class A controlled drug.
  • 2. The production contravened Section 4(1), because it was not authorised by regulations under Section 7 or by provision in a temporary class drug order under Section 7A.
  • 3. The defendant took an identifiable part in the production enterprise carried on by the other person.

Sources

Methylamphetamine

Offence: Section 4(2)(b), Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Mode of trial & maximum penalty: Either way — Court maximum Summary: 12 months' imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both. Indictment: Life imprisonment, a fine, or both. Out-of-court disposal Not a fixed penalty offence.

Points to prove

  • 1. The defendant was concerned in the production by another of methylamphetamine (methamphetamine), a Class A controlled drug.
  • 2. The production contravened Section 4(1), because it was not authorised by regulations under Section 7 or by provision in a temporary class drug order under Section 7A.
  • 3. The defendant took an identifiable part in the production enterprise carried on by the other person.

Sources

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