The gendarmes had to intervene on the spot (illustration). - POL EMILE / SIPA

An illegal rave party gathered more than 600 people on the night from Saturday to Sunday in Gouville-sur-Mer (Manche). The celebration took place on private land, near several campsites, reports Actu.fr .

Local gendarmes were alerted by residents and tourists near the site. They complained of noise pollution. Quickly arriving on the scene, the police began a calm dialogue with the organizers. The land belonged to the grandparents of one of them, the local news website said.

Less than ten violations noted

The party would have started after midnight. During the night, and until the departure of the last vehicles at 3 p.m., the gendarmes carried out blood alcohol and narcotics checks, at the request of the public prosecutor. The soldiers counted less than ten offenses, for addictive driving and possession of narcotics, among others, specifies France Bleu Cotentin.

During their intervention, the gendarmes seized sound equipment. Proceedings were opened for noise nuisance and disturbances to public order. The two organizers of the illegal rave party will be summoned to appear before the police court.

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