Maidenhead man jailed for trying to take £5.6k of drugs into Boomtown Festival
Officers also seized a lock knife and £710 in cash.
Last updated 22nd Oct 2025
A 32-year-old man has been jailed for four years after he was caught attempting to enter Boomtown Festival with thousands of pounds worth of drugs.
Breaze Roberts, of West Street, Maidenhead, was stopped by police at the festival entrance on Thursday 7th August after a drugs dog gave a positive indication.
Roberts initially handed over a quantity of cannabis, but a further search found a substantial stash of Class A and B drugs – including cocaine, ketamine, MDMA and more cannabis – with an estimated street value of £5,570. Officers also seized a lock knife and £710 in cash.
At Winchester Crown Court on Friday 17th October, Roberts admitted 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.
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.”