Storing chemicals for meth production

Martin Murad·

Preparatory acts for illegal drug production include storing chemicals and equipment to manufacture methamphetamine – even if the offender possesses only one key chemical.

High Court decision: Preparatory acts for the offence of illegal production and handling of narcotic drugs include storing chemicals and equipment to manufacture methamphetamine. The offence can be committed even if the offender possesses only one key chemical (e.g., red phosphorus) sufficient to produce a large amount of meth; storing such materials shows the intent to manufacture.