Lärz - Police check arriving Fusion participants for drugs
The police have controlled arriving guests of the Fusion-Festival in the municipality of Lärz in the Landkreis Mecklenburgische Seenplatte, among other things, for the possession of illegal drugs. During the controls that have been taking place since Wednesday, 13 criminal complaints have been filed for drug possession, the police announced on Friday.
In three further cases, the officers are investigating, among other things, for driving without a license and endangering road traffic. Additionally, 26 orders for administrative offenses have been filed for suspected driving under the influence of drugs.
According to the police, further controls during the departure of the festival participants are planned. The Fusion-Festival, which is expected to attract 70,000 visitors and is one of the largest music and cultural events in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, started on Wednesday and is supposed to last until Sunday.
- Visitors to the Fusion-Festival in Laërz, located in the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, should be aware that the local police have been conducting rigorous checks for illegal substances since the event began on Wednesday.
- It was reported that 13 individuals were charged with drug possession during these checks, leading to 13 criminal complaints being filed, and further investigations are underway for additional offences, such as driving without a license and endangering road traffic in three separate cases.
- The festival, which is set to attract a massive crowd of 70,000 visitors, serves as one of the largest music and cultural events in the region, not only highlighting the beauty of the Lake District but also posing challenges for law enforcement in maintaining public safety.
- To ensure a safe departure of festival-goers, additional controls are planned by the police during the festival's conclusion, ultimately aiming to minimize crime and drug-related incidents as much as possible throughout the event.
