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Oxegen Festival 2011 Statistics

Gardai wish to thank the many thousands of well behaved fans for their co-operation with Gardai and Stewards which ensured an enjoyable event.

The Park and Ride facility proved very successful and no significant traffic congestion was encountered.

Gardai also wish to thank the residents of Punchestown areas for their patience and co-operation.

Incidents at Oxegen festival between 10am on Thursday, the 7th July until 6am on Monday, the 11th July 2011:

Total arrests: 90 comprising of:
Public Order 21
Section 15 MDA 28
Assaults 8
Thefts 12
Road Traffic Offences 3
Drunken Driving  15
Other  3

Total drug seizures: 308

There was a total of 252 Presumptive Drug Tests carried out on site from Drug Seizures made at Oxegen.

Over the weekend there were a total of 1,450 drivers breath tested at Mandatory Alcohol Testing checkpoints leading to the arrest of 14 persons for suspected Drinking Driving.

Gardai would also like to thank the media for their assistance in advance of, and throughout the festival in providing updates to the public.