Creamfields festivalgoer had condom filled with drugs in his anus

Liam George appeared before Chester Crown Court yesterday, Thursday, where he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs.

The court heard how at around 7.45pm on Friday, August 26, 2022, George came to the attention of police at the Daresbury electronic dance music festival.

This came following a positive indication by a drugs dog.

The 27-year-old, from Wales, was taken to a private search area by officers who noted that his pupils were enlarged, and he was extremely agitated.

When questioned, George admitted that he had a condom filled will illegal drugs hidden in his anus.

He then attempted to remove the package, causing the condom to snap.

Despite the package snapping, officers were able to recover several snap bags containing cocaine and ketamine.

George was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug dealing. During questioning, he answered ‘no comment’ to all of the questions put to him by officers.

Despite his silence, he was later charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs, namely cocaine, and possession with intent to supply class B drugs, namely ketamine.

George, of Twynygarrag, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, has been remanded in custody and is set to be sentenced back at Chester Crown Court on Monday, December 9.

Following his conviction, PC Neil Fleming, who led the investigation, said: “I hope that it acts as a warning to others who are thinking about bringing illegal drugs to Cheshire.

“Every year before the festival, we work hard to ensure that all attendees are fully aware of the consequences they face if they bring illegal drugs onto the site.

“They are also given ample opportunities to dispose of the drugs in surrender bins before going through the search process.

“Yet despite all the warnings, George still came thinking that he would be able to make a quick buck selling illegal drugs.

“As a result, he is now facing a custodial sentence.”