2:00pm Saturday 4th July 2009
By Ben Parsons, Crime Reporter
People in the countryside are being asked to help stop illegal raves.
Police are advising farmers and landowners to block entrances to land using heavy machinery.
In a message on its Farmline information service Sussex Police said the parties can result in damage to crops and machinery and urged people to report suspicions a rave is being organised The message said: “Raves are often very difficult for the police to close down once they have established themselves, but can often be stopped before the music starts.
“Early notification of suspicious activity can assist the police in stopping a rave before the situation develops into a full scale event.”
Anyone who wishes to report a suspected rave is asked to call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999.
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