Those arrested have been banned from areas in Cambridgeshire
Three people have been banned from entering areas of Cambridgeshire after police uncovered an illegal rave in St Ives. Officers seized equipment and arrested three people after a rave of more than 400 people.
Police discovered the illegal rave in an industrial unit in Burrel Road at about 1.30am on Sunday, March 8. At the time, dozens of police officers and a Police Dog attended and a dispersal order was put in place, affecting more than 400 people and preventing others from entering the warehouse.
A 22-year-old man from Doddington was arrested on suspicion of burglary and organising an unlicensed musical event. He has been bailed until June 7 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, and possession of drugs. They have been bailed until June 6 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.”