Police have warned potential revelers not to cross military training grounds in an attempt to reach an illegal raid in Dorset.
More than 1,000 people are believed to have landed near the village of East Lulworth in the early hours of Sunday, Dorset police said.
The forces said that by 1 pm on Sunday, they were still trying to get those present 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 were blocked by police cordons, and Sam de Reya, deputy chief of police, said some people were trying to reach the rave by crossing army training grounds.
She said the illegal event had caused “anxiety and embarrassment” to locals as well as livestock in surrounding agricultural lands.
De Rhea said: “We are working closely with partner agencies to assess all the possibilities for bringing 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.
Employees entered the site and ordered all present to leave, using their powers under the Public Order Act.
De Rhea said: “Due to the large scale of the event and the effects of scattering such large numbers, this process may take some time.
She also warned ravers that they are at risk of causing wildfires if they light 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 footage from cameras recorded by drones and video from police helicopters, de Rhea said.
“Again, I would like to send a direct message to those at the event: you have violated the border, please leave and go home immediately,” she said.
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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