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Wales Online
22-06-2025
- Wales Online
Police say they acted swiftly to crack down on illegal rave
Police say they acted swiftly to crack down on illegal rave Police remain at the scene and there are reports a number of vehicles are still in the area The rave was held in Brechfa forest (Image: Jonathan Myers ) Police have confirmed that they had to break up an illegal rave that was being held in a Welsh forest on Saturday night and into the early hours of Sunday morning. Dyfed Powys Police said they had to respond to a large gathering in Brechfa, Carmarthenshire. They said that because of the number of people involved and the safety concerns around breaking up the event, a decision was made to prioritise disrupting and stopping further entry of vehicles and people under a Section 63 notice. In a statement released on Sunday afternoon, the force said that a number of vehicles remain in the area, although attendees are now reportedly beginning to disperse. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here A spokesperson for the police said: 'We were 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. Article continues below '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. '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.' Some nearby residents reported hearing music coming from the site on Sunday morning. The forest covers a large area in Carmarthenshire. Article continues below
South Wales Guardian
22-06-2025
- South Wales Guardian
Police break up illegal rave in Carmarthenshire overnight
Officers attended following reports of 'a large gathering' in the Brechfa Forest area. A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said the rave was 'well underway' when officers arrived. Due to the number of people at the event and safety concerns, officers decided to stop further vehicles entering under a Section 63 notice. Police issued an update on Sunday morning, confirming that a number of vehicles still remained in the area, but attendees were now beginning to disperse. Officers remain at the scene on Sunday to ensure public safety, whilst local Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team officers are also liaising with residents and affected partner agencies. '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,' said T/Superintendent Shaun Bowen. '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.' Dyfed-Powys Police said incidents of this kind can be reported by calling 101, by emailing 101@ or online via
Powys County Times
28-04-2025
- Powys County Times
Leominster man, 23, arrested for Powys shed break ins
A man has been arrested over a series of thefts from garden sheds in Powys. Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that a 23-year-old man was arrested after a number of sheds were broken into over the Easter weekend. Officers confirmed that a several buildings were targeted and saw multiple thefts in the Rhayader area. Dyfed-Powys Police said the man was apprehended after quick work by their Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team and Response Team. The man, who is from the Leominster area, was arrested for burglary and has since been released on bail. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: 'We received a number of reports of thefts from gardens, sheds and outbuildings in the Rhayader area over the bank holiday weekend. 'Officers from our Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team and Response Team acted quickly and were able to identify a suspect. 'One man, aged 23, from the Leominster, was arrested on suspicion of burglary and criminal damage. Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get Unlimited access to the County Times website Advert-light access Reader rewards Full access to our app 'He has been released on bail pending further investigation. 'Our officers are urging homeowners to review their home security to keep their property and belongings safe.' Dyfed-Powys Police added that if you've been a victim of crime, you can report it by visiting emailing 101@ or ringing 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.
