About Careers Internship MedBlog Contact us
Medindia LOGIN REGISTER
Advertisement

Australian Authorities Find It Difficult to Cope With “channel” Parties

by Gopalan on September 2, 2008 at 12:19 PM
 Australian Authorities Find It Difficult to Cope With “channel” Parties

All night raves, drink and drug sessions, organized through announcements on social networking sites prove a hit among Australian youth, but posing a major problem for the police.

Police are now trawling social networking sites and tracking text messages to find the organisers of a wild party shut down by the riot squad in Sydney.

Advertisement

About 1500 people crammed into a Camperdown warehouse in Sydney's inner west for the party which was publicised through Facebook and other online forums.

Nearly 1km of Parramatta Rd was closed Sunday as police tried to get partygoers out of the warehouse amid fire and safety concerns.

Revellers pelted police with bottles from upstairs windows.
Advertisement

About 50 local officers were joined by a huge back-up force, including the public order and riot squad, the dog squad, Polair (New South Wales NSW Air Wing Information) and police rescue, to close down the party.

Despite the huge police presence, no arrests were made. Police are now scouring CCTV footage to identify those who threw bottles during the incident.

The free party - complete with lasers, video installations and DJs over three floors - was advertised on Facebook and at dance music websites including www.inthemix.com.au.

Text messages were also circulated inviting people to the party, listing the address and encouraging people to pass the invitation on.

Assistant Police Commissioner Catherine Burn admitted that police "did not know" of the party until revellers turned up at the warehouse.

One youngster identified only as Daniel said part of the event's appeal was that it was illegal.

He said there was significant drug use at the party.

"Going against the grain, of course its fun," he said.

"Is it right? No. But is it fun? Yes."

The Daily Telegraph says the party was the eighth in a string of illegal raves held across Sydney known as "Channel" parties.

Others have been held at Sydney's Clovelly Beach, Artarmon and Alexandria.

Police have identified the owner of the warehouse, but were yet to interview him last night. It's not known if he was aware of the rave.

Partygoers posted comments online about the rave, accusing police of being too heavy handed.

One reveller, Wana3q, wrote: "If the cops just let the party go on then they wouldn't have had to shut down Parramatta Rd or deal with a potentially volatile situation. I feel it was a massive overreaction."

Source: Medindia
GPL/L
Font : A-A+

Advertisement

Advertisement
Advertisement

Latest Alcohol & Drug Abuse News

US Drug Overdose Deaths Quadruple from 1999 to 2020
The United States is currently witnessing its highest overall mortality rates in over a century, driven in part by the surge in drug overdose fatalities.
Genes Linked to Psychostimulant Drug Addiction Identified
Deciphering genetic factors in brain responses to METH and COC enables personalized approaches to combat drug abuse.
Insomnia Drug DORA-12 Shows Promise in Preventing Oxycodone Relapse
Giving rats DORA-12 during oxycodone withdrawal reduced future drug-seeking behavior, showing promise for preventing opioid addiction and relapse in humans.
France is All Set to Put a 'Full Stop' to Disposable Vapes
Rising to 9.6% in 2021, daily vaping among New Zealand's 14-year-old students underscores a concerning youth trend.
Rising Marijuana Use Linked to Higher Blood and Urine Toxic Metal Levels
The research also revealed a 22 percent increase in cadmium levels among marijuana users.
View All
This site uses cookies to deliver our services.By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, and our Terms of Use  Ok, Got it. Close
MediBotMediBot
Greetings! How can I assist you?MediBot
×

Australian Authorities Find It Difficult to Cope With “channel” Parties Personalised Printable Document (PDF)

Please complete this form and we'll send you a personalised information that is requested

You may use this for your own reference or forward it to your friends.

Please use the information prudently. If you are not a medical doctor please remember to consult your healthcare provider as this information is not a substitute for professional advice.

Name *

Email Address *

Country *

Areas of Interests