Nitrous oxide containers left in field in Broseley - sparking appeal
Police are appealing information after nitrous oxide containers were left on a field in Broseley.
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PSCO for Broseley and Much Wenlock, Malcolm Goddard posted an appeal on West Mercia Police's Neighbourhood Matters page.
He said numerous containers were left on Fiery Fields in Broseley.
The post said: "We are appealing to the Broseley community for information following the seizure of a number of nitrous oxide containers.
"The containers were found on just off the bridleway, nitrous oxide is a colourless gas, also known as ‘laughing gas’. It can be misused for its psychoactive effects, or to 'get a high', by inhalation.
"Since November 2023, it has been classified it as a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This means possession of nitrous oxide, where a person intends to wrongfully inhale it for a psychoactive effect, is now an offence.
"Consequences could include an unlimited fine, a visible community punishment, a caution (which would appear on their criminal record) and for repeat serious offenders, a prison sentence.
"Did you see anything suspicious in the area or have any information that might help our enquires?"
Police are asking residents with any information to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting incident number 00349_I_11022025.
