Nothing to hide, everything to fear reveals Durham Police

Of the legal to possess substance mephedrone, Inspector Kevin Tuck of Durham police said:

"In Durham police have taken a stance and anyone found with it will be arrested on suspicion of possession of a banned substance."

He adds: "They will be taken to a police cell, their DNA and fingerprints taken and that arrest, depending upon enquiries, could have serious implications for example on future job applications"

The Register has the full frightening story here.