Man from Wales pleads guilty to supplying drugs at Cheshire music festival

A man from Wales has admitted supplying class A drugs at a music festival In Cheshire.

Liam George appeared at Chester Crown Court on Thursday 24 October where he pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs.

The 27-year-old, of Twynygarrag, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, has been remanded in custody and is set to be sentenced at Chester on Monday 9 December 2024.

The court heard how at around 7.45pm on Friday 26 August 2022 George came to the attention of police after a positive indication by a drugs dog.

He 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 the questions put to him by officers.

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

Following his sentencing, police constable Neil Fleming, who led the investigation, said:

“I welcome the sentence handed to George and 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’s now facing a custodial sentence.”