Camden Carrot Clampdown

[AlfredJPruffock]

But in Brixton they are gonna arrest everyone "Zero tolerance" I thought legally you could carry, as long as you're not supplying

I think that there is a national policy which is to tolerate X grams of cannabis resin but local authorities have the right to enforce zero-tolerance zones where it is deemed to be necessary - and Lambeth LA (which controls Brixton) have declared such a zone in Brixton.

My view is that the poor dealers cannot help themselves as they have mortgages, expensive cars,flash jewlery and class A drug habits to support.

However the reality is that the drug market would not happen without the wretched users.

Therefore I would award Government grants to the dealers so they can continue to live the lifestyle they are accustomed to, and hanging for the evil users.

I think that is only fair.

PS Fleety , sharp as ever , aye quite right , its the Camberwell Carrot as opposed to Camden Charlie .

PPS Now , where did I put me bong ?

[Rebecca Loos]

But in Brixton they are gonna arrest everyone "Zero tolerance" I thought legally you could carry, as long as you're not supplying

I think that there is a national policy which is to tolerate X grams of cannabis resin but local authorities have the right to enforce zero-tolerance zones where it is deemed to be necessary - and Lambeth LA (which controls Brixton) have declared such a zone in Brixton.

If I was GB, I'd allow everything and tax the lot! What's keeping him? That's why he looks so frustrated! All this non-taxed trade going on.... must make him mad!

[n5gooner]

no go for a henry every time - cheaper buying in bulk!

[Phoenix]

I'lll have you know that I bought an OXO cube the other day!

[sunnysan]

Buying drugs in Brixton

Well, if you like paying £10 for a packet of Oregano, or £50 for a gramme of sodium bicarb then go and buy drugs in Brixton.

[Phoenix]

But in Brixton they are gonna arrest everyone "Zero tolerance" I thought legally you could carry, as long as you're not supplying

[Fleetwood]

Wasn't it the Camberwell carrot?

F in "Withnail" mode

[AlfredJPruffock]

We want people to enjoy coming to Brixton without having to face drug dealing

Am I missing something here? Why would you want to go to Brixton if not to buy drugs?

Misquote Rebs.

My apologies , it should have read.


We want drug dealers to enjoy coming to Brixton without having to face Police Officers.

Hope that helps.

[SupremeSpod]

Thats strange...listening to the radio today they said that the fuzz will probalby stop arresting anyone with either 10 ecstasy tabs or enough kif to roll 10 spliffs as this is deemed for personal use...

But a packet of 20 bensons and a litre of whisky is OK?

Ah well, tulipe as they say 'appens!

[darmstadt]

Thats strange...listening to the radio today they said that the fuzz will probalby stop arresting anyone with either 10 ecstasy tabs or enough kif to roll 10 spliffs as this is deemed for personal use...

[SupremeSpod]

How are "they" going to catch "them"?

[PerlOfWisdom]

Legalise the lot and sell it in Supadrug. Take all the crime out of it.

[Rebecca Loos]

We want people to enjoy coming to Brixton without having to face drug dealing

Am I missing something here? Why would you want to go to Brixton if not to buy drugs?

[AlfredJPruffock]

I see that the Met are now arresting anyone foolhardy enough to indulge in pot or cabbanis, I for one applaud this move.

It high time we adopted a zero tolerance policy to this lethal and deadly drug.


Now ..where did I put me skinzs ?



From the Indie ....



The decision by the Metropolitan Police to start arresting anyone caught with cannabis is an admission that the current system of warning people, rather than arresting them, is not working in some inner-city areas.

The police are introducing the tough policy, called "no deal", on cannabis in Brixton following complaints that an increasing number of dealers are openly selling the drug and are harassing passers-by. More cannabis users are also being attracted to the area.

Police will begin a three-month "positive arrest" policy for anyone caught with cannabis in Brixton and surrounding areas from 12 December. At the end the trial, the policy will be reviewed.

Chief Superintendent Martin Bridger, the commander of Lambeth, which includes Brixton, said: "We want people to enjoy coming to Brixton without having to face drug dealing, its associated crime and the intimidating behaviour it can lead to."

Paul McGlone, who represents the Brixton ward of Ferndale on Lambeth council, said: "You only have to walk down Brixton High Street and you face a barrage of offers for you to buy hashish or whatever from aggressive drug dealers."
Rachel Heywood, who chairs the Brixton Area Forum, said she hoped the move would stop "drug tourists" visiting the area.

The move is a remarkable change in approach for the police in Brixton. Four years ago, Lambeth's borough commander, Brian Paddick, sparked a national debate when he ordered his officers to stop arresting people for the possession of small amounts of cannabis and concentrate on dealers of hard drugs. Police found they could save hundreds of hours of time by just warning people with small amount of cannabis rather than arresting them for an offence that might result in a small fine.

The approach was adopted nationally in January 2004 when David Blunkett, as Home Secretary, downgraded the drug from class B to class C. Under the changes to the law, the police ceased to treat possession of cannabis as an arrestable offence in most situations. But they retained the power to designate "arrest zones" where cannabis use was problematic - which is what is happening in Brixton.

Lord Stevens, the former commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, said the changes caused "a massive amount of muddle" and many people believed cannabis had been legalised.
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