Rave party at Quimper airport: 8,750 people fined

The total amount of fines distributed could exceed one million euros, according to France Bleu calculations.

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End of the rave party on the tarmac at Quimper airport (Finistère).  The gendarmes distribute fines to partygoers on April 1, 2024. (GUILLAUME SALIGOT / OUEST-FRANCE / MAXPPP)

After three days of rave party on the tarmac of Quimper airport, the gendarmes fined nearly 8,750 people, announced the prefect of Finistère, Alain Espinasse, to France Bleu Breizh Izel on Tuesday April 2.

The fines were distributed for “participation in a prohibited demonstration” or “dangerous parking” and amount to 135 euros. The total score of fines drawn up could exceed one million euros, according to France Bleu calculations.

In total, “93 people were taken care of by emergency services”, And “21 people were evacuated,” announced the prefect. The rave party ended around 3 p.m. Monday, when the music was turned off. Tuesday morning, there remained “more than 200 vehicles on the tarmac”, according to France Bleu.


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