§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what were the average street prices of(a) heroin and (b) cocaine per gram in London and Glasgow in the (i) last and (ii) preceding 12 months. [105320]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe National Criminal Intelligence Service collects information on street level prices of drugs. The average prices for heroin and cocaine at the end of 1997 and at the end of 1998 were as given in the table.
Average street prices of heroin and cocaine per gram in London and Glasgow, 1997 and 1998 £ London Glasgow Period Heroin Cocaine Heroin Cocaine December 1997 60–100 60–120 60–80 50–80 December 1998 80 60–120 60–80 50–80 Note:
These prices are based on average purity levels and do not reflect the fluctuations in price which may occur within an area as the result of law enforcement action, other interruption of supply, or even over-supply. The ranges quoted for the above areas are indicative of the most typical prices paid for a one gram wrap of the drug(s). It is not possible to give wholly accurate ranges as a large number of factors come in to play. However, the prices quoted represent a reasonable average price in the areas. Drugs are frequently sold for prices outside these ranges, and prices can be inflated by cutting drugs, and by selling under measures. Prices increase when small amounts such as £10 or £20 deals are sold.
Source:
National Criminal Intelligence Service