A drug dealer caught with a stash of ecstasy and ketamine at the Creamfields festival has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Peter Patterson, 23, of Croftwood Road, Wollescote in the West Midlands, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Friday, June 19, where he was sentenced to three years in prison, suspended for two years.
Details of the Offence
Patterson had previously pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of ecstasy and ketamine and offering to supply class C drugs (nitrous oxide). The offences came to light on Thursday, August 22, 2024, when a police dog alerted officers at the festival. Patterson was taken to a private area where a search revealed two bags of drugs hidden inside another bag. Officers found approximately 100 snap bags containing ecstasy and ketamine, along with two canisters of nitrous oxide.
Police Warning Ahead of Creamfields
When questioned by officers, Patterson answered no comment to all questions. Despite his silence, he was charged with drug offences. Following the sentencing, PC Victoria Adamson of the Creamfields Investigation team said: “With the latest Creamfields festival just weeks away, I hope that this sentencing acts as a warning to anyone considering travelling to the event to sell illegal drugs.
“While Patterson may not have received a custodial sentence, the sentence handed to him by the court will impact him for the rest of his life, limiting what career path he will be able to take and even impacting where he’ll be able to travel in the future.
“Make no mistake, the team here at Cheshire Police will be out in force at this year’s festival, and anyone found with illegal drugs will be held accountable.”
Sentence Details
In addition to the suspended prison term, Patterson was ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the offences while providing an opportunity for rehabilitation.
