Dyfed-Powys Police responded to reports of a rave in the Brechfa forest area of Carmarthenshire over the weekend, warning that anyone attending would be turned away under existing legislation.

Giving an update on Sunday afternoon, police stated that the illegal gathering at Brechfa has now been cleared, with officers remaining at the scene for reassurance to the community.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Officers swiftly attended the area on receiving reports of a large gathering overnight, and prioritised stopping vehicles at entry points to prevent the event from escalating.

“Any vehicles arriving at the site were turned away, and drivers asked to leave the area. Officers ensured anyone who had already attended the gathering were fit to be behind the wheel, with one person arrested for drink driving. We are currently waiting for one person to be in a safe condition to drive home.”

Two people have been dealt with for drug-related offences at the location.

T/Superintendent Shaun Bowen said: “Our swift response to this event ensured we were able to turn a large number of people away as they arrived, resulting in minimal disruption to the community.

“We understand that many people think these gatherings are just a bit of fun, and don’t understand why police need to intervene, but they do have a significant impact on the local community and environment.

“Previous events in Brechfa and other areas have seen a considerable amount of damage caused, and while we hope the impact has been minimal in this instance – thanks in part to the cooperation of those attending – we are waiting for partner agencies to assess the site in the coming days.

“I would like to thank people living in the area for their understanding while we dealt with this event, and encourage them to keep reporting suspicious behaviour that could be linked to large scale gatherings in future.”