There have been a string of illegal events in recent months on Dartmoor, Dawlish Warren and in other areas
Also in June, police were swamped with complaints when an illegal rave continued through the night at Dawlish Warren.
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But I doubt the fines will have anything todo with ACTUALLY shutting down the raves. Just a way of making a bit of extra cash(taxes) i expect.
The Dawlish Warren event wasent illegal so people need to get their facts right. It was held on private not public land and was attended by invitation only. Its an annual event that locals are well aware of. Those holiday makers who complain about it know where the M5 is so use it and go home