Dyfed-Powys Police response to illegal gathering in Brechfa

Dyfed-Powys Police was made aware of a large gathering at a remote location in Brechfa overnight.

Officers swiftly attended the area, where the gathering was well underway. The number of people involved and the safety aspects surrounding breaking up the event meant that a decision was made to prioritise disrupting and stopping entry of any further vehicles and people under a Section 63 notice.

A number of vehicles remain in the area today, however attendees are now beginning to disperse.

A police presence is being maintained to ensure public safety, while Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team officers also liaise with concerned residents and affected partner agencies.

You will continue to see officers at the location until the area returns to normal.

T/Superintendent Shaun Bowen said: “This type of event causes considerable anxiety and distress to the community, disruption to those wanting to use the area appropriately, as well as harming the environment and disturbing wildlife, which is why we act swiftly to shut them down.

“There is little doubt that these types of events are very well planned, organised and that local knowledge is important in drawing down the main group to a particular field, or area of land. We assure local communities that appropriate action is being taken to deal with this event, and we will robustly investigate any criminal offences discovered.

“We understand the strength of feelings in respect of this, both from those living in the area and those wanting to attend who are seemingly unaware of the disruption these events cause.

“We ask you not travel to the area with the intention of joining a rave, as officers are there and you will be turned away.”