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Festival Digs Up Huge Drug Stashes!
25 Aug
Summary
- Police discovered large drug stashes buried at festival site.
- Over 200 canisters of nitrous oxide were found.
- Ecstasy, MDMA, and ketamine tablets were also unearthed.
Days before the Creamfields Festival was set to open its gates to approximately 80,000 music fans, police discovered substantial caches of illegal drugs buried at the Daresbury, Cheshire site. The pre-event search by Cheshire Police uncovered over 200 canisters of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas.
In addition to the nitrous oxide, officers also unearthed large bags containing a variety of illicit substances, including ecstasy, MDMA, and ketamine tablets. This discovery highlights a recurring issue where individuals attempt to conceal drugs at the festival grounds.
Superintendent Andy Blizard stated that police maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy towards drugs and anticipate finding more buried items as searches continue. He also extended an offer for individuals who may have buried rucksack or holdall bags to contact the police to retrieve them.
