While the prefect had issued an order prohibiting rave parties during the long weekend, one of these parties took place on the night of Wednesday May 8 to Thursday May 9 in Maine-et-Loire.
A reconnaissance helicopter
The revelers chose an old quarry south of Souzay-Champigny, near Saumur, to gather. According to initial information from the gendarmerie, nearly 500 people took part. A helicopter must carry out reconnaissance around 9 a.m. to draw up an inventory
And have a precise visual
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But the geography of the site makes operations complicated. There are too many access points and side roads to be able to evacuate. We will set up an environmental security system, with area control, road checks and dogs specialized in drug searches.
indicates a soldier.
A night patrol spotted the party
The firefighters have also been alerted and remain attentive in the event of injuries or discomfort.
Since the start of the night, more than thirty gendarmes have taken turns. It was a night patrol which, spotting columns of buses and vans, managed to find the site. As it stands, there is no disturbance to public peace.
tempers the gendarme.
We know how to handle this type of event he reassures. There are 25 to 30 events per year, the largest of which was that of Tigné with 12,000 participants.
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