Sziget Festival: Police arrest 10 festival-goers for suspected substance abuse
Police arrested 3 people on suspicion of drug trafficking at the Sziget festival, and 7 for possession and substance abuse, the official police.hu website said on Tuesday.
Police take action at Sziget Festival
Police have seized 150 pills, 156g dust, 50g crystal and other substances, the statement said.
Police have also arrested seven people for vandalism and four for theft. They ensured medical assistance for 10 people and recovered two vagrant children, the statement said.
During the festival held between August 7-12, authorities were monitoring road and water traffic, as well as taxis in the area, the statement said. Besides Hungarian policemen and security personnel, two Dutch uniformed officers also patrolled the festivals, it said.
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