Michael Boateng Admits to Drug Supply Charges

Michael Boateng, a former youth player for Crystal Palace, has admitted to supplying crystal meth, cocaine, and MDMA with intent to distribute. Following a police raid on his Croydon flat, where 19.6kg of crystal meth worth around £1.5 million was seized, he is now in custody awaiting sentencing on November 18. Boateng previously faced a lifetime ban from football due to his involvement in match-fixing, for which he served a 16-month prison term in 2014. He was arrested on drug charges in February 2023, part of a larger effort to combat serious violence in Croydon. Boateng's upcoming hearing will consider evidence regarding his role in a drug dealing operation. His tumultuous history in football and subsequent criminal activity highlights a sharp decline from his early career prospects.