Chief Superintendent David McDonnell commented:
“As was seen over this most recent weekend, raves can be very difficult to stop when in full swing, so early notification of a rave taking place is critical in helping us police these events.”
“Ultimately public safety is the primary concern for us. Where officers can prevent, disrupt or stop a rave taking place, we will do everything within our powers to do this, providing that it is in the best interests of all concerned, given the specific circumstances that we are faced with.”
Police have powers, which enable them to seize vehicles and sound equipment in certain circumstances. As such they are urging anyone who rents sound or lighting equipment to only do so to people who they believe to have a valid and legal reason. Seized equipment will be retained as evidence for any prosecution.
