TWO men who attempted to smuggle illegal drugs into the Creamfields festival at Warrington have each been jailed for 18 months.
Marshall Maddock and Harry Hewitson were sentenced at Chester Crown Court after admjitting possession of the drugs with intent to supply.
Maddock, 21, of Roberts Drive, Rudheath, admitted possession of Class A drugs (cocaine) and possession of Class B drugs (ketamine) with intent to supply.
Hewitson, aged 22, of Lime Road, Northwich,pleaded guilty of possession of Class B drugs (ketamine) with intent to supply.
The court was told that the pair had attended Creamfields together but s they were about to enter the North gate, a drugs dog indicated that they may be in possession of illegal drugs. Both men were subsequently taken to a nearby area to be searched by officers.
Maddock handed over a small quantity of drugs, but then refused to be searched any further. Due to his refusal, an intimate search was subsequently conducted, where officers discovered a kinder egg capsule containing 10 bags of ketamine which was hidden in his anus.
Hewitson, also refused to be searched and was adamant that he didn’t have any drugs. However, when searched by officers, he was also found to have a kinder egg capsule containing 10 bags of ketamine hidden in his anus.
After the hearing, PC Lisa Green said: “Maddock and Hewitson were well aware of the law, and they have had multiple opportunities to re-think what they were doing. Amnesty bins were in place at entrance points of the site for prohibited items, but despite this, they continued in their efforts to smuggle in harmful and illegal drugs.
“The festival is a huge operation and Cheshire Police work with event organisers and security staff in a bid to prevent illegal drugs getting into the site.
“Be under no illusion, while a large majority of Creamfields festivalgoers are respectful, those smuggling drugs into the event will be charged and dealt with by the courts. Do not make this mistake.”
