DYFED-POWYS POLICE monitored an illegal New Year’s Eve rave near Tregaron, where up to 200 people had gathered.
The force was made aware of a large gathering at Cwm Berwyn, part of the Tywi Forest, which is managed by Natural Resources Wales, at around 11pm on Monday December 31.
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 multi-agency decision was made to disrupt and stop entry of any further vehicles or people.
A police presence was maintained throughout the night and continued into January 1, as officers worked to minimise disruption to the local community. The site was accessible via a track and dense forest and hills, with police positioning vehicles around the area to prevent further entry.
Officers also liaised with concerned residents in the area. Residents nearby reported that music could be heard until 10am on New Year’s Day, and that most attendees had either left or were in the process of leaving by midday.
Chief Inspector Amanda Diggens said at the time: “This type of event causes considerable anxiety and distress to the community, and we would like to assure people in the area that appropriate action is being taken to disrupt and deal with this event, and we will investigate any criminal offences discovered.”
Dai Rees, Land Management Team Leader from Natural Resources Wales said: “Our forests and countryside should be available for everyone to enjoy, but illegal raves cause damage to the environment and ruin it for other people.
“Often we find large amounts of litter left behind, and in this case we can see a number of bonfires burning so a significant clean-up operation will follow to make sure the area is safe for people to use.”
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