A former Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) is facing charges related to drug offenses, including the possession of Class A and Class B substances.
Crispin Blunt, who represented the Reigate constituency from 1997 to 2024, is set to appear in court next week to address four charges stemming from his arrest in 2023 in connection with a separate incident, as confirmed by the Crown Prosecution Service.
Accusations against Mr. Blunt, who previously held a junior ministerial position under David Cameron and chaired the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, include one charge of possessing a Class A substance and three additional charges concerning Class B substances.
Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime Division, Malcolm McHaffie, announced the decision to charge Crispin Blunt, aged 65, with four drug offenses, specifically one count of possessing a Class A controlled substance and three counts of possessing a Class B controlled substance.
The charges were a result of a police visit to Mr. Blunt’s residence in Horley on October 25, 2023, related to an unrelated issue. Prosecutors ensured the presence of adequate evidence to proceed with the case, emphasizing the importance of pursuing legal action in the public interest.
Collaborating closely with Surrey Police during the investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service emphasized the active nature of the criminal proceedings against the defendant and highlighted the right to a fair trial. They stressed the importance of refraining from any reporting, commentary, or online sharing that could potentially bias the ongoing legal process.
Mr. Blunt is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on March 25, where the alleged Class A substance is identified as methylamphetamine, while the Class B substances are reported to be GBL, cannabis, and amphetamine.
