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Police find MDMA, ecstasy, ketamine buried at Creamfields site

Cheshire Police dug up large bags of ecstasy, MDMA, and ketamine tablets, along with about 204 canisters of nitrous oxide, during a pre-festival search. Superintendent Andy Blizard said officers expect to find more drugs as searches continue ahead of the event, which starts on Thursday. Around 80,000 music fans are expected to attend Creamfields Festival in Daresbury, Cheshire.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 August 2026 at 17:05

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