Three drugs arrests after 'unexplained' death at Powys campsite on eve of Royal Welsh Show
The death at Penmaenau Farm, Llanelwedd, is being treated as “unexplained”
Three people have been arrested after a 25-year-old man died at a campsite used by visitors to the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells.
The death, which was reported on Saturday night (July 18), is being treated as a “medical incident”, but Dyfed-Powys Police said officers have arrested three men on drugs charges.
In a statement the force said officers attended to a report of a medical emergency at Penmaenau Farm, Llanelwedd at around 10.30pm.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, police said a 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of drug-related offences and remain in custody. A police presence remains at the scene while enquiries continue.
The camp site is near the Royal Welsh Showground, which hosts the Royal Welsh Show. The 2026 show is due to begin on Monday (July 20).
Temporary Chief Superintendent of Dyfed-Powys Police Steve Davies said: “This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts remain with the young man’s family at this difficult time.
“I would like to reassure the public that this is an isolated incident, and the death is currently being treated as unexplained.
“There is no evidence of any ongoing risk to the wider public in connection with this sad incident.”