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Woman jailed for dealing drugs at Bristol Rovers match
A 52-year-old woman from Stapleton has been sent to prison for two-and-a-half-years after pleading guilty to supplying Class A drugs at a Bristol Rovers home game.
Claire Brooks was arrested at the Memorial Stadium in April 2023 and found to be carrying some white powder.
A police search of her home on Sheldrake Drive uncovered more evidence of her involvement in the supply of Class A drugs.
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When Brooks appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court in August 2023, she pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and possession with intent to supply Class A and C drugs.
At Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday, she was sentenced to 30 months in prison as well as being given an eight-year football banning order.
Avon & Somerset police’s dedicated football officer, PC Mark Neal, said: “Drugs are a blight on our communities and have no place in our society, including at football.
“I would like to thank Bristol Rovers for their support and co-operation during this investigation.
“The custodial sentence is one that reflects the seriousness of her offending, and the recent change in legislation in relation to possession or supply of Class A drugs such as cocaine allows a football banning order to be issued.
“We work closely with our clubs to make sure our football matches are a safe environment for all and I would encourage people to report suspicious behaviour to us.”
Main photo: Avon & Somerset police
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