Cocaine
Relevant information on the drug Cocaine, also known as Crack, Coke and Snow.

Also known as
Crack, Coke and Snow.
Description
Cocaine is derived from the leaves of the Erthroxylum coca. In its pure form, Cocaine is a white crystalline powder and it is either sniffed in powder form or injected into the body in liquid form.
Cocaine is both a central nervous system stimulant and an anaesthetic. The chronic Cocaine abuser is socially dangerous because of the mental abnormalities caused by the drug.
Effects and dangers
Increased heart rate
Aggressive behaviour
Irritability
Nausea, shaking, blurred vision and hallucination
Withdrawal symptoms
Anxiety, depression, anger and jittery feelings
Fatigue (extreme tiredness)
Nausea and vomiting
Loss of desire to do things
Penalties
Possession of Cocaine:
Less than 20 grammes – Up to a maximum of 10 years of imprisonment or a fine of $20,000 or both
Between 20 grammes and 30 grammes – At least 10 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment and 10 strokes of the cane
More than 30 grammes – At least 20 years of imprisonment and 10 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 30 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane
Consumption of Cocaine:
At least 1 year of imprisonment, up to a maximum of 10 years of imprisonment with a maximum fine of $20,000
Illegal traffic, import or export of Cocaine:
Less than 20 grammes – At least 5 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane
Between 20 grammes and 30 grammes – At least 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 30 years of imprisonment or imprisonment for life and 15 strokes of the cane
More than 30 grammes – May face the death penalty
