FOI 225-24 Nitrous Oxide
Enquiry Reference: 225-24
I write in connection with regards to your Freedom of Information request, firstly please accept my apology for the delay. Below is your request and our response.
We are writing to you on the 18th of February 2024 to request the following data under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please send through this data to us by the end of the day on the 15th of March.
- How many arrests has your force made of individuals in possession of Nitrous oxide since the 8th of November?
There have been 4 arrests since 8th November 2023 all for possession
- How many charges has your force made of individuals in possession of Nitrous oxide since the 8th of November?
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22: Diversionary, educational or intervention activity, not in public interest to take further action |
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- How many prosecutions has your force pursued of individuals in possession of Nitrous oxide since the 8th of November?
It is the duty of Cleveland Police to identify and apprehend suspects, decisions regarding prosecutions are the responsibility of the Crown Prosecution Service and Convictions is that of HM Courts Service therefore Conviction data is held by HM Courts.
How many arrests has your force made of individuals in possession of Nitrous oxide with intent to supply for recreational use since the 8th of November?
There have been no arrests for possession with intent to supply nitrous oxide.
- How many charges has your force made of individuals in possession of Nitrous oxide with intent to supply for recreational use since the 8th of November?
None
- How many prosecutions has your force pursued of individuals in possession of Nitrous oxide with intent to supply for recreational use since the 8th of November?
It is the duty of Cleveland Police to identify and apprehend suspects, decisions regarding prosecutions are the responsibility of the Crown Prosecution Service and Convictions is that of HM Courts Service therefore Conviction data is held by HM Courts.
- How many arrests has your force made of individuals selling/who have sold Nitrous oxide for recreational use since the 8th of November?
There have been no arrests for possession with intent to supply nitrous oxide. This is the same crime type as intent to supply as there is no crime type of selling/sold.
- How many charges has your force made of individuals selling/who have sold Nitrous oxide for recreational use since the 8th of November?
None
- How many prosecutions has your force pursued of individuals selling/who have sold Nitrous oxide for recreational use since the 8th of November?
It is the duty of Cleveland Police to identify and apprehend suspects, decisions regarding prosecutions are the responsibility of the Crown Prosecution Service and Convictions is that of HM Courts Service therefore Conviction data is held by HM Courts.
- How many nitrous oxide oxide cannisters have you confiscated in total since the 8th of November?
Information not held
- Where do you dispose of nitrous oxide oxide cannisters that have been confiscated?
They are stored in a cage at Central Property Store, a full disposal route is still being confirmed.
- How much has your police force spent on the collection and disposal of nitrous oxide oxide canisters?
£1600
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Yours sincerely
Information Rights Decision Maker