Former Tory MP Admits Drugs Offences

A former Tory MP and Cabinet Minister has admitted possession of drugs.

Crispin Blunt, 65, of Horley, Surrey, admitted four offences of possession of a controlled drug when he appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 25th March 2026. One of offence was in relation to class A drugs; the other three in relation to class B drugs.

Possession of a controlled drug is an offence under section 5(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. It is triable either way and, in the case of a class A drug, has a maximum sentence of 12 months' custody on summary conviction or 7 years' custody on conviction on indictment.

Blunt's home was searched on 25th October 2023 in relation to other matters. The former Army Officer is said to have been cooperative with officers, drawing their attention to his illicit stash.

Zarah Dickinson, prosecuting, told the court that methamphetamine (class A) was found on Blunt's bedside table. Further methamphetamine was found in a plastic bottle. A syringe containing gamma butyrolactone (class B) was found in a laptop bag and a small bag of cannabis was also recovered.

Addressing the court, Blunt said he was initially minded to deny the offences on the basis that they should not exist.

The 65-year-old is due to be sentenced later today.

Update (25/3/26): Blunt has been fined £1,200 and ordered to pay £480 surcharge and £200 towards prosecution costs.

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