Ex-MP Crispin Blunt Fined for Drug Possession

Former Conservative Member of Parliament Crispin Blunt pleaded guilty on Wednesday at Westminster Magistrates Court to four counts of possessing illegal drugs, including crystal methamphetamine, after police discovered the substances during a search of his home in Horley, Surrey, on October 25, 2023. The 65-year-old, who once served as a justice minister, was fined 1,200 pounds and ordered to pay a 480-pound victim surcharge along with 200 pounds in costs.

The charges stemmed from one count of possessing a Class A drug, crystal meth valued at 200 to 250 pounds, and three counts of possessing Class B drugs: a mix of crystal meth and amphetamine, gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) worth about 200 pounds, and cannabis valued at 5 to 10 pounds. Officers also found weighing scales with powder residue and drug paraphernalia during the search. Blunt, who represented himself in court, calmly pointed out the items to police at the time.

The discovery occurred as part of an investigation into an assault allegation against Blunt arising from a September 2023 gathering at his home described in court as a chemsex party. After an 18-month probe, authorities decided not to pursue charges on the assault...