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16 charged over drugs at Earthcore
November 27 2006
Shepparton News
Drug detector dogs led police to charge 16 people with possessing illegal substances at the weekend's three-day Earthcore dance festival at Undera.
Kyabram police sergeant Darren Wallis said ambulance services had again dealt with a lot of drugrelated injuries, which had been an ongoing issue for emergency services in past years.
"There were no major incidents (at the event) - the dogs did a terrific job in preventing drug use and possession," Sgt Wallis said.
Police found substances such as cannabis, LSD, ecstasy and cocaine, which Sgt Wallis said was a concern as people were putting themselves at serious risk.
"Our whole aim and direction is about patron safety and that's why we've taken these measures, to stop people harming themselves - we want people to get home safely," he said.
Police also issued about 20 penalty notices for traffic offences such as failing to comply with road rules and not wearing seatbelts.
Two Undera Country Fire Authority units were also called to a small grassfire at the event about 6 pm Friday.
"The organisers had a fire plan in place so together with the CFA it was put out fairly rapidly - we're unsure of the cause," Sgt Wallis said.
He said the crowd was wellbehaved overall, and police commended Earthcore patrons for their support in making the event enjoyable and safe.
"The crowd was very wellbehaved which was pleasing," Sgt Wallis said.
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