Mia Jenson, a 20-year-old girl, recently received a two-year suspended sentence for attempting to smuggle drugs into the Creamfields festival. She claimed that her boyfriend, known only as Gary, pressured her into bringing around £6,500 worth of cocaine, MDMA, and ketamine to the event for sale. Despite her boyfriend’s influence, the judge highlighted that she was not going to sell the drugs herself but was aware that he intended to do so.
Jenson’s chronic addiction to ketamine and her toxic relationship with Gary were emphasized during the court proceedings. She was asked by Gary to carry two tubs of drugs into the festival through a restricted entrance, but she was caught by a sniffer dog before she could proceed. The drugs she was carrying included MDMA tablets, ecstasy powder, cocaine, and ketamine, with an estimated value of over £6,000.
Although Jenson claimed that she could not find a bin to dispose of the drugs and thought they only contained cannabis and ketamine, the judge dismissed these explanations. Messages related to drug dealing were found on her phone, linked to an Instagram account associated with Gary. Despite her troubled past and struggles with mental health, Jenson has made efforts to distance herself from drugs and negative influences since the incident at Creamfields.
In light of her circumstances, the judge decided to suspend her sentence for two years and mandated her to undergo drug rehabilitation and mental health treatment for six months each. He acknowledged her difficult background, including caring for terminally ill grandparents and a younger sister, and encouraged her to seize this opportunity to turn her life around.
Jenson’s story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of drug abuse and manipulation in relationships. It underscores the importance of seeking help and making positive choices, even in challenging circumstances. By taking steps to address her issues and pursue a career in elderly nursing, Jenson is striving to overcome her past mistakes and build a better future for herself.