Police have warned potential revelers not to cross military training grounds in an attempt to reach an illegal raid in Dorset.
Dorset police said more than 1,000 people landed near the village of East Lulworth in the early hours of this morning.
Officials added that by 1pm this afternoon, they were still trying to get people to leave the area with the help of the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, the Dorset Council and the Department of Defense.
Roads leading to the site are also blocked by police cordons.
Deputy Chief of Police Sam de Rhea said some people were trying to reach the rave by crossing army training grounds, and said the illegal event had caused “poverty and embarrassment” to locals as well as livestock in the area. agricultural land.
She said: “We are working closely with partner agencies to assess all possibilities to bring the incident to a safe conclusion and to try to manage the significant risks associated with large-scale unauthorized collection.
“It will come as no surprise that emergency services are already busy on a beautiful sunny Easter weekend, and such irresponsible behavior is increasing demand.
“As there are army training facilities in the area, those present at the event are potentially at risk by passing through these places.
“Please leave and go home immediately”
She added that the officers entered the site and ordered all those present to leave, using their powers under the Public Order Act.
“Due to the large scale of the event and the effects of scattering such large numbers, this process may take some time,” she said.
Officials warned everyone present that they were at risk of causing forest fires if they set fire to campfires or barbecues in the area.
She added: “We will investigate all crimes and ensure that those found responsible are prosecuted.
Officers are inspecting vehicles in the area and surrounding areas, collecting camera footage carried on the body, drone footage and video from police helicopters.
Ms de Rhea said: “Again, I would like to send a direct message to those present at the event – you have violated the border, please leave and return home immediately.”
Anyone with any information is called to contact the police on 101, quoting incident number 1729, or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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