Possession with intent to traffic

How possession with intent to traffic works in practice.

Possession with intent to traffic is an offence under the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic). The prosecution must prove that the accused possessed the drug and that they intended to supply it. The prosecution may infer intent from the quantity found, the way the drug is packaged, the presence of scales or other equipment, and any communications or cash discovered at the same time. The offence carries a higher maximum penalty than simple possession and is treated as more serious by sentencing courts. It can be charged as an indictable offence depending on the quantity involved.