Police in Lancashire have seized thousands of cannisters of party gas nitrous oxide being transported in a car.
The UK government has confirmed that the substance will be categorised as a Class C drug by the end of 2023.
What does that mean, exactly? Well, it'll mean that unlawful possession of nitrous oxide will be punishable by up to two years in prison or a substantial fine.Sign upDid you know with a Digital Subscription to Lancashire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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