Addiction counsellors claim Oasis fans “have already stashed drugs” in Manchester’s Heaton Park ahead of reunion shows

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Oasis fans have “stashed drugs” in Manchester’s Heaton Park ahead of next year’s reunion shows.The Britpop heroes first announced their long-awaited reunion back in August, with a string of gigs in the UK and Ireland.

They stated that these would be their only shows in Europe, but vowed that – while they will not be playing any festivals next year – other headline dates around the world were planned.Their reunion includes a now sold-out five-night run at Manchester’s Heaton Park, where it is estimated that 80,000 fans will be in attendance.Now, drug and alcohol rehab facility Providence Project has told The Sun they have spoken to members of the addiction community, “who have told us they have already stashed drugs in the park”, adding they “would warn organisers to be vigilant.”They went on to say people had bragged about various plans to smuggle drugs into the show, including using glow sticks, toys, merchandise and plaster casts to conceal them.Treatment centre chief Paul Spanjar told the publication: “Whether it be the contaminated ecstasy tablet, cocaine-induced heart attack or cannabis-induced psychosis; the reality is whilst drug use feels relatively safe and socially acceptable, it’s still playing dice with death.”I did it years ago when I went to see the pope in HP it’s not a new thing— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) October 12, 2024Coz they got NO SOUL— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) October 13, 2024Liam Gallagher responded to the news with a characteristically jovial tweet, saying: “I did it years ago when I went to see the pope in HP it’s not a new thing.” Likewise, when one fan asked him on X/Twitter: “Who are these sources and why do they always go to the scum,” he replied: “Coz they got NO SOUL.”Earlier.