Cumbria Police seized 99 pyramid rings during a raid on June 5, 2023, as part of safety measures ahead of the Appleby Horse Fair in Appleby, Westmorland and Furness, which runs from June 4 to 10. The rings, featuring a gold band with a pyramid, were confiscated due to their potential to cause significant injury, as highlighted by Dan St Quintin, the Gold Commander for the fair. This operation is part of a proactive approach to ensure safety for all attendees. Earlier, on the fair's opening day, police confiscated counterfeit goods and air weapons in a joint operation with Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards. Det Supt St Quintin emphasized that anyone attempting to bring dangerous items, such as knives or imitation firearms, would face immediate ejection from the event. Catherine Hornby, Trading Standards manager, expressed satisfaction with the operation, noting it prevented unsafe items from reaching the market fields at the fair. The police and trading standards are committed to maintaining a safe environment throughout the event.