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Police Arrest Four for Drug Possession at Appleby Horse Fair
Four people arrested near Appleby Horse Fair after police discover hoard of 'hippy crack' - while travellers take over town for annual gathering
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Four men were arrested near the Appleby Horse Fair after police discovered 19 canisters of nitrous oxide and over £1,500 in cash in their vehicle. This operation is part of a larger police effort involving over 200 officers to ensure safety at the event, the largest gathering of gypsy and traveller communities in Europe.
- 0119 canisters of nitrous oxide, also known as 'hippy crack', were seized by police.
- 02The police operation involved over 200 officers working around the clock during the fair.
- 03Facial recognition technology is being used to monitor attendees at the fair, which is expected to attract around 10,000 people.
- 04Previous seizures included 99 dangerous 'pyramid rings' and air weapons, indicating ongoing concerns about safety.
- 05The Appleby Horse Fair has a history of 250 years, with its origins linked to a royal charter, though the charter was never enacted.
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Cumbria Police arrested four men on suspicion of drug possession near the Appleby Horse Fair, seizing 19 canisters of nitrous oxide and over £1,500 in cash from their vehicle. This operation is part of the largest police deployment in the fair's history, with more than 200 officers ensuring safety during the event, which is the largest gathering of gypsy and traveller communities in Europe. In addition to the nitrous oxide, police previously seized 99 'pyramid rings' and air weapons, which pose safety risks. The fair, which draws around 10,000 attendees, is monitored using facial recognition technology to enhance security. While some community members support this surveillance, others express concerns about privacy and discrimination. The Appleby Horse Fair has been a tradition for 250 years, evolving from its origins in livestock trading to a significant cultural event for the gypsy and traveller communities.
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The police operation aims to enhance safety at the Appleby Horse Fair, addressing drug-related issues and ensuring community security.
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