POSSESSION of nitrous oxide, also known as NOS, has become a criminal offence in the UK. reports the BBC.

Now categorised as a class C drug, possession of laughing gas for its “psychoactive effects” will carry a sentence of up to two years in prison.

The government says the ban will combat anti-social behaviour and reduce damage to users’ health.

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