Sentencing under Class B drug offences (Ketamine):

As ketamine is a Class B drug, the maximum penalty for supplying it remains up to 14 years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both.

However, where vulnerable adults are involved, the likelihood of receiving a longer sentence is higher due to the additional exploitation.

Targeting vulnerable adults is seen as particularly serious, often leading to the upper range of sentencing guidelines being applied.

Other offences:

In addition to drug-related offences, supplying ketamine to vulnerable adults could also result in charges related to abuse, coercion, or even exploitation if it is proven that the supplier took advantage of the adult’s condition.

If the vulnerable individual suffers harm as a result of the drug supply (e.g., an overdose or serious injury), the supplier may also face additional criminal charges, including gross negligence manslaughter in extreme cases.… Read More Supplying ketamine to vulnerable adults