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jonesin1974
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question for UK people - possession/cultivation fines
#21906790 - 07/06/15 07:40 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Hi,
I've just gotten back from a holiday in Amsterdam. I went into a smart shop and they were selling ready-to-go (nearly) magic mushroom grow kits. The bloke said that you could bring them into the UK because technically, they're not growing; much like bringing seeds that haven't been planted.
Does anyone know if this is in fact true? Would I get done in at the airport bringing that back to the UK?
Secondly, I got into reading up on the possession / cultivation charges. They're saying up to 7 years because it's considered a class A drug. Is that for real? It seems a bit harsh.....
Cheers! J
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HardTrippin
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Re: question for UK people - possession/cultivation fines [Re: jonesin1974]
#21906941 - 07/06/15 08:13 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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You won't get charged, but they may take it from you. Do research though, I'm not from the UK.
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Re: question for UK people - possession/cultivation fines [Re: jonesin1974]
#21906973 - 07/06/15 08:20 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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You could not risk your freedom by trying to take it through customs and grow some for yourself. It's far more rewarding and the yield will be superior.
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/19792837
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Re: question for UK people - possession/cultivation fines (moved) [Re: jonesin1974]
#21907044 - 07/06/15 08:33 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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This thread was moved from Mushroom Cultivation.
Reason: a more appropriate forum
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jonesin1974
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Re: question for UK people - possession/cultivation fines [Re: SteveRogers]
#21907084 - 07/06/15 08:41 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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HardTrippin: Lol, thanks. Not sure if your opinion will hold jurisdiction over here. I very much agree with your view, however. It was legal here many years ago but they banned it because of one idiot. Typical. One idiot to ruin it for all of us. My research has lead me to believe it's now at par with murder, rape and crack in this country. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/death-leap-man-ate-magic-1066483
SteveRogers: Yes indeed. However, very new to this and first want to know if I'm going to get banged up for the pleasure. Regardless of growing or just possessing. If it's a slap on the wrist, I'll perhaps consider your suggestion 
Cheers, J
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Re: question for UK people - possession/cultivation fines [Re: jonesin1974]
#21909725 - 07/07/15 01:19 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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It's definitely wildly different between countries, so that being said you would certainly need to research your laws. I'm in the US so I don't have any clue about the details regarding mushroom laws where you are.
I personally wouldn't bring any of that stuff on a plane because technically if you have spores and all the equipment for growing mushrooms they can charge you with intent to manufacture a controlled substance (or something along those lines). Now if you just have a kit, with no spores or anything, you'd be fine but having a kit plus spores (or LC or whatever) would definitely raise some red flags if the person was aware of what that stuff was on sight. Now odds are they wouldn't have any clue, but that's a gamble you would have to decide if you want to take.
Also I wouldn't take that 'blokes' word for anything on the subject as he had a reason to mislead you (he wanted to make a sale). So do some research and good luck buddy.
Edited by Dr.Satan (07/07/15 02:44 PM)
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Alan Rockefeller
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Re: question for UK people - possession/cultivation fines [Re: Dr.Satan]
#21909936 - 07/07/15 02:23 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Dr.Satan said: It's definitely wildly different between countries, so that being said you would certainly need to research your laws. I personally wouldn't bring any of that stuff on a plane because technically if you have spores and all the equipment for growing mushrooms they can charge you with intent to manufacture a controlled substance (or something along those lines).
You shouldn't try to apply US law in the UK.
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Re: question for UK people - possession/cultivation fines [Re: Alan Rockefeller]
#21909993 - 07/07/15 02:36 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Alan Rockefeller said:
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Dr.Satan said: It's definitely wildly different between countries, so that being said you would certainly need to research your laws. I personally wouldn't bring any of that stuff on a plane because technically if you have spores and all the equipment for growing mushrooms they can charge you with intent to manufacture a controlled substance (or something along those lines).
You shouldn't try to apply US law in the UK.
I never tried to. I simply said why I personally wouldn't do it. I probably should of made it clear I'm in the USA though.
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Re: question for UK people - possession/cultivation fines [Re: Dr.Satan]
#21926013 - 07/10/15 08:25 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Dr.Satan said: Now if you just have a kit, with no spores or anything, you'd be fine but having a kit plus spores (or LC or whatever) would definitely raise some red flags if the person was aware of what that stuff was on sight.
Most kits I saw on sale in holland were colonised, which would be illegal. He said it was ready-to-go which sounds like a semi dry colonised one you add water to.
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Re: question for UK people - possession/cultivation fines [Re: blackout]
#21937134 - 07/13/15 12:32 PM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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UK resident - As far as I know, the spores are legal in the same way as cannabis seeds are, for microscopy purposes. Fine on their own but found in conjuction with other stuff it becomes an attempt at cultivation. I would assume that the police could bust you for the kit because it's clear that the intention is to cultivate. In the same way that clearing a seed in customs is find but seeds, growlights, soil are going to ring alarm bells.
7 Years sounds about right for cult of class A but that would be large scale dealers. Chances are for the hobbyist getting bust you'll get a fine of £100 or more if they get any active shrooms and maybe another for cultivation. Just don't let them go for supply, you're boned in that scenario. Never hear of a shroom bust over here though, barely anyone sells them anyway.
I wouldn't bother bringing a kit through customs. The spores are legal to order online and you could get the rest cheaper whilst learning more in the process. Chances are customs would seize a kit if on you at border and prob just leave it at that. There should be a fair bit of curious organic matter to pick up on scans and it's not worth the hassle considering you're prob overpayin for the kit. I've known people to get much more obvious things onto a flight but why risk it.
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