Woman jailed for supplying Class A drugs at Bristol Rovers match

A drug dealer who was caught with white powder at a football match has been jailed. Claire Brooks, 52, was arrested at Bristol Rovers’ Memorial Stadium last April after the substance was found, prompting a police officer to search her home.

Avon and Somerset Police found evidence there that Brooks, of Sheldrake Drive, Stapleton, was involved in the supply of class A drugs. She appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on August 24, 2023 and pleaded guilty to being concerned with the supply of class A drugs and possession with intent to supply class A and C drugs.

On Tuesday, June 11, Brooks was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court to 30 months in prison. He was also handed an eight-year football banning order.

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PC Dedicated Football Officer Mark Neal said: “Drugs are a blight on our communities and have no place in our society, including in football. I would like to thank Bristol Rovers for their support and co-operation during this investigation.