North Wales Police have issued a warning to any individuals planning unlicensed open air events throughout the summer months.
In recent years, some locations have been subject to such gatherings involving large numbers of young people in particular and the police are keen to point out that such behaviour in the coming period will not be tolerated.
Speaking on behalf of North Wales Police, Chief Inspector Andrew Williams of the Central Division said: “The natural beauty of the North Wales area has, on occasions, led itself to the unfortunate seasonal phenomenon of open air gatherings where loud music is played and which many young people attend.”
“Events of this type are illegal unless they are licensed and the organiser has complied with his or her lawful requirements.”
“Illegally held events are a nuisance to the local community and are, through their lack of organisation and regulation, quite frankly dangerous. The regulation is there for a purpose and in the main ensures that attendees at an event are kept safe.”
He added: “We, as the police, will not tolerate illegal events and actions taken may include the arrest of those organising or attending the gathering, as well as the seizure of any music equipment. This may well be followed with court action and possible imprisonment.”
