Drugs dug up at Creamfields site ahead of festival
Police urge anyone who buried a rucksack or holdall to get in touch if they want it back.
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"Every year, we counter a number of brazen individuals who think they can outsmart us by concealing drugs from view or burying them at the site months in advance."
— Supt Andy Blizard , Other
"Anyone who has buried a rucksack or holdall bag at the site and would like it back is asked to get in contact with us."
— Supt Andy Blizard , Other
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Police urge anyone who buried a rucksack or holdall to get in touch if they want it back.
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