The ACMD first decided not to reclassify methylamphetamine as class A, on the basis that it might have had the «unintended effect» of raising interest in the drug and thereby increasing its use. (politics.co.uk)
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Marcello is charged with being a part of a «criminal syndicate that produced, distributed and sold commercial quantities of cannabis and methylamphetamine throughout southern NSW.» (thedrinksbusiness.com)
The report holds up the recent decisions to upgrade methylamphetamine as an example of the confusion in the drugs classification system. (politics.co.uk)