3 people arrested following illegal rave in St Ives
Equipment has been seized and three people arrested following a rave in St Ives
Equipment has been seized and three people arrested following a rave in St Ives.
Officers on patrol came across the illegal rave in an industrial unit in Burrel Road at about 1.30am on Sunday (8 March)
Dozens of police officers and a Police Dog attended and a dispersal order was put in place to prevent further people entering the unit.
As a result, more than 400 people were dispersed from the area.
A 22-year-old man from Doddington was arrested on suspicion of burglary and organising an unlicensed musical event. He has been bailed until 7 June with conditions not to enter St Ives.
An 18-year-old from Stroud and a 26-year-old man from Swindon were arrested on suspicion of breaching a dispersal order, violent disorder, possession of drugs.
They have been bailed until 6th June with conditions not to enter Cambridgeshire.
Music equipment and control units were seized. Officers also cut the power to the unit and boarded it up to prevent any further incidents.
Neighbourhood Inspector Colin Norden said: “Raves are perceived to be unlicensed music events that are harmless fun and victimless crimes. Sadly this isn’t the case. Not only do they serve as an outlet for the supply and use of illegal drugs but they cause significant community disruption and damage.
“Illegal raves will not be tolerated and where appropriate any sound equipment onsite will be seized. Attendees leaving such an event, intending to drive, are also likely to be breathalysed.”