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Although the majority of raves take place at the height of summer, people are being reminded to be alert to suspicious activity as we move into autumn.
For example Northamptonshire Police have said that they rely on information from the public when dealing with raves, either to be made aware one is happening, for example the reporting of unusual traffic movements and anti-social behaviour as people gather, or via the reporting of suspicious activity that could indicate one is being planned.
Raves can be disruptive in terms of noise and nuisance and can be more difficult to clear once they are established, so it is vital that people let police know if they concerned about any suspicious activity.
Chief Superintendent Ian McNeill of the Northants forceโs command team said: โIf we have reliable information that something is likely to take place we can nip it in the bud.
โIn many cases those people who are looking to set up a rave will visit the proposed site a couple of days before the event and I would urge anyone who spots and suspicious activity in their village, along a country road or around farm land, then please let us know.
โWe will also be monitoring social networking sites where events of this kind are likely to be publicised.โ
Please ring the police if you notice the following in a rural area:
– Posters or messages advertising a rave
– Cropped bolts on a gate
– Flattened or disturbed hedgerows
– Anyone acting suspiciously
– Information on a social networking site indicating that a rave is being planned.
