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Police whack bush parties

Police are sending out a reminder as grad season approaches that bush parties can become dangerous.

Const. Robyn Boffy, a local school resource officer, says large gatherings planned in forest service areas are not regulated or controlled in any way with respect to personal safety, security or care for the environment.

"First and foremost, the safety at these events is what we are concerned about. They are loosely organized by other young persons,” she stated in a press release.

“No one is supervising or watching out for young drivers leaving the area intoxicated, youths drinking to the point of passing out or potentially over dosing on illegal drugs for which they have no idea what's in them. Cellphone coverage is spotty in these remote locations and help can be a long way away.”

In the past, these events have also created environmental issues due to copious amounts of garbage being left behind, fires being left unattended or not properly extinguished.



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