Benzofuran compounds

How long the effects last and the drug stays in your system depends on how much you’ve taken, your size and what other drugs you may have also taken.

The benzofuran compounds 6-APB and 5-APB were commonly found in Benzo Fury which was sold in the form of:

• Coloured tablets, which are called pellets
• White or brown powder
• Variously coloured capsules

Benzofuran compounds such as 6-APB and 5-APB can be swallowed or snorted in lines. The powder can also be rolled up in a cigarette paper and swallowed (sometimes referred to as bombing).

It is likely that addiction is a risk with regular use. Benzofuran compounds are similar to drugs like ecstasy and amphetamines that can be addictive.

Hence, it’s reasonable to assume that you could become addicted to benzofuran compounds, such as 6-APB or 5-APB and could suffer similar withdrawal symptoms seen with speed and ecstasy if used regularly.

Like drink-driving, driving when high is dangerous and illegal. If you’re caught driving under the influence, you may receive a heavy fine, driving ban, or prison sentence.

If the police catch people supplying illegal drugs in a home, club, bar or hostel, they can potentially prosecute the landlord, club owner or any other person concerned in the management of the premises.

Benzofuran-compounds have been illegal from 10th June 2014.

Because of their recognised harms, the Government followed expert advice and banned these drugs, and controlled them as class B drugs. This means that is is illegal to have, sell, supply or give away these substances to friends.