Armed guards and extra security measures for Electric Picnic
Extra security measures will be in place at this year's Electric Picnic to keep festival goers safe.
It is reported that armed guards will be stationed at the festival.
'We’ve been working really closely with the Gardai about that, holding tabletop exercises and really spending a lot of time with all the different agencies – talking through likely scenarios, potential scenarios,' organiser Melvin Benn told The Irish Mirror.
'Of course we’ve changed our security plan, I mean the whole of Europe has changed their security plan in every aspect of everything we do.'
'We’re not alone in that.'
An updated list of prohibited items has also been published.
These include:
- Smoke & Gas canisters
- Aerosols over 250ml
- Fireworks or flares
- Glass (Larger than 100ml)
- Illegal substances, drugs, ‘legal highs’
- Laser equipment/pens
- Megaphones
- ky or ‘chinese’ lanterns
- Sound systems
- Spray cans
- Tabards/high viz jackets
- Drones
- Professional Cameras,
- Video/ Audio Equipment
- Weapons (anything that could reasonably considered a weapon)
Patrons are also advised to bring layers for sleeping in their tents at night, as it is set to get extremely cold.
Bright sunshine is expected during the day, as is heavy rainfall over the weekend, so prepare for every type of weather.
