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Legal high is to become class B

The legal high "Spice" is to be classified as a class B drug on Guernsey once its contents is known.

It is currently legal to buy the drug from the internet or off-island.

Guernsey's Home Minister, Geoff Mahy said: We have banned the commercial importation. It should be classified as a dangerous drug."

"As soon as we get the go-ahead from the medical officer on the identification of the contents we will take action.

The commercial importing and exporting of "legal highs" - herbs and chemicals sold as an alternative to some illegal drugs - was banned in April.



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