Illegal rave at French military site draws up to 30,000 despite unexploded ordnance risk
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 06:43 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
Authorities warned that an illegal rave scheduled for a military training ground in central France posed a severe danger because unexploded mortars may still be present. Organisers expected up to 30,000 attendees over the weekend, prompting police to consider dispersal actions.
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