Police have revealed that thousands of grams of illegal drugs were seized at this year’s Leeds Festival weekend.
A total of 1,257 grams of various substances and 461 pills were found on revellers.
A total of 39 drug-related arrests were made at the August Bank Holiday bash, 13 of which were for possession of illegal drugs with the intent to supply.
“We want our festival-goers to know above all else that we are here to help and you can come to us for help without fear of getting in trouble,” said the official website.
“This festival does not condone the use of drugs. It is illegal to buy, sell or take drugs. Drugs enforcement laws are as applicable onsite as anywhere else in the UK.
417 MDMA pills, 236 grams of ketamine and 160 grams of cocaine were all found as well as all the following:
- 799 grams of Marijuana
- 27 grams of MDMA
- 31 2-CB pills
- 13 diazepam pills
- 6 grams of 2-CB powder
- 29 grams of magic mushrooms
- 4 weed edibles
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As part of their efforts to clamp down on drugs, police dogs were stationed at the entrances to the festival grounds this year. The scheme follows the drug-related death of a teenager in 2022.
West Yorkshire Police added: “Please note that we do not deploy resources on routine patrol of public areas at the Leeds Festival site. Leeds Festival is a commercial event that takes place on private property and is licensed by the local authority. The Promoter employs a large number of private security staff and stewards and is able to satisfy the requirements of the licensing authority.”