Update to rave at Halfway Forestry, Llandovery

Dyfed-Powys Police officers have continued to maintain a presence at Halfway Forestry, Llandovery today, to ensure the area was safe and end the unlawful gathering in a peaceful manner. All vehicles and those attending have now left the site peacefully.

Officers remain at the site and in the area to engage with the local community and provide reassurance.

Inspector Dawn Fencott-Price said: “Once again I’d like to thank the local community for alerting us to this gathering in the early hours of this morning, allowing us to take a practical and safe approach to dealing with it. You are our eyes and ears, and I would urge anyone with concerns or suspicions about such gatherings in future to contact us with information.

“We know raves can cause anxiety to the community they are held in, and if not dealt with swiftly are difficult to stop due to the sheer numbers of people involved. Considerable time and money is often needed to clean up afterwards too.”

Know the signs:

There are certain types of suspicious behaviour that are worth being aware of. If you see or experience any of these please contact us either online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101.

• Unusual numbers of vehicles, especially camper vans, vans or trucks, seen in the locality.
• Illegal trespassers may recce sites in advance of any rave
• People may approach landowners and ask around for land, in the guise of hiring it for acceptable activities such as gymkhanas or scout camps.
• If you suspect anyone who approaches you for land hire might not be who they say they are, please do not hesitate to contact police.
• Social networks make it easier for organisers to spread the word – rave attendance numbers can grow hugely in short spaces of time, and locations can change quickly.