Ex-Justice Minister Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
The former Member of Parliament and justice minister, Crispin Blunt, has admitted to possessing illegal substances, including cannabis and crystal meth.
Blunt appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday where he pleaded guilty to four charges related to drug possession. These charges stem from a police raid conducted at his Surrey residence in October 2023.
The 65-year-old was discovered in possession of several substances, including the chemical drug GBL, which is known for its sedative properties, as well as cannabis, methamphetamine, and methylamphetamine—commonly referred to as crystal meth.
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