Man Jailed After Attempting to Smuggle Drugs Worth Thousands into Boomtown Festival

A man has been jailed for four years after being caught trying to enter Boomtown Festival with a haul of drugs worth thousands of pounds.

On Thursday, 7 August, Breaze Roberts, 32, of West Street, Maidenhead, was stopped by police at the entrance to the festival after a drugs dog gave a positive indication.

Roberts initially surrendered a small quantity of cannabis, but a subsequent search uncovered a significant stash of Class A and B drugs, including cocaine, ketamine, MDMA and cannabis, with an estimated street value of £5,570. Officers also seized a lock knife and £710 in cash.

He was arrested and later charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, one count of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug, possession of criminal property, and possession of a knife in a public place.

Roberts pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced to four years in prison at Winchester Crown Court on Friday, 17 October.

Following the sentencing, Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson said:

“We work closely with our partners, including festival organisers, both in the lead-up to and during major events to ensure public safety remains our highest priority.

“During sentencing, the judge commended Detective Constable Becky Deacon and her team for the prompt investigation and speed at which the case was dealt with, and that this should act as a deterrent to criminals that these offences are dealt with robustly.

“This case demonstrates our commitment to disrupting criminal activity and protecting our communities from those who seek to bring harm through drug-related offences.”

The conviction comes as police continue to work alongside festival organisers and local authorities to crack down on drug supply and related crime at large-scale music events across the region.