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Guardia Civil Locks Down Cantabria Quarry as Illegal Rave Stretches Into Third Day

Authorities are collecting IDs at sealed access points to prepare fines for attendees, with higher penalties for organisers.

Overview

  • Roughly 400 people remain at the Lamadrid quarries in Roiz after more than 24 hours of continuous partying, according to local reports.
  • Guardia Civil has closed five access roads and is conducting alcohol, drug and identity checks while recording attendee data.
  • Delegación del Gobierno plans administrative sanctions ranging from €150 to €30,000 for attendees and up to €600,000 for organisers.
  • The gathering was arranged via private channels and set in an amphitheatre-like quarry with vans, motorhomes and tents, keeping noise largely out of earshot from nearby roads.
  • The event has drawn criticism given Spain’s wildfire emergency, as some participants claim they are acting responsibly and say they will leave the site clean.