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Cheshire Police Find 204 Nitrous Cannisters at Creamfields

8/25/2026

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Cheshire Police recovered a large stash of drugs buried at the Creamfields festival site in Daresbury.
Officers uncovered 204 nitrous-oxide cannisters and bags of ecstasy, MDMA and ketamine, classified as class A, B and C drugs.
Superintendent Andy Blizard said police maintain a zero-tolerance stance and expect more drugs.
Police will keep specialist searches during the Aug 27-31 festival and ask anyone who buried items to contact them.

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Cheshire Police recovered a large stash of drugs buried at the Creamfields festival site in Daresbury.
Officers uncovered 204 nitrous-oxide cannisters and bags of ecstasy, MDMA and ketamine, classified as class A, B and C drugs.
Superintendent Andy Blizard said police maintain a zero-tolerance stance and expect more drugs.
Police will keep specialist searches during the Aug 27-31 festival and ask anyone who buried items to contact them.