Laughing gas to become illegal class C substance in UK

People caught producing or selling nitrous oxide could face 14 years in prison under new rules

Nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas, is to become an illegal class C substance by the end of the year, the government has said.

Those caught producing or selling the drug could also face up to 14 years in prison under the new rules. At present, the supply of nitrous oxide for recreational use is banned, but possession is not.