Man questioned on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs at Shorefest youth festival in Belfast
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The event was called Shorefest, and featured a string of dance music DJs.
It took place at Seaview Stadium, the home ground of Crusaders FC on the Shore Road.
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Hide AdAs it was unfolding, the PSNI said: “We are currently extremely concerned by the number of young people arriving at tonight’s event at Seaview under the influence of alcohol.”
Over 18s were permitted to bring a box of beer each to the festival, or one litre of spirits, or 1.5 litres of wine.
In the wake of the event, Superintendent Christian Bradley said: “Police conducted a significant public safety operation at an event held in north Belfast on Saturday 4 June.
“Officers provided a visible policing presence in the area to keep young people and all those attending the event safe and minimise any impact to the local community.
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Hide Ad“Police dealt with a small number of minor offences during the course of the event, including a 24-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences.”
Pressed further the PSNI said: “He was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply.
“He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.”
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