""Despite its illegal nature, the government has mobilised to ensure the safety of this event and limit any disturbances, particularly for nearby residents.""
""This is a site that has been in use for 150 years, and we know there are potentially old artillery shells there," he said, adding that bomb disposal experts discover them regularly."
""I had heard there were going to be a lot of people, but once you're there, it's still a shock to see so many people gathered in one place," a 22-year-old man told AFP on condition of anonymity."
""We're getting ready for a big get-together tonight," said Edith Raquin, the mayor of Cornusse, a village of 220 people located less than two kilometres from the site."
An illegal rave near Bourges, France, attracted around 20,000 attendees, with expectations of 30,000. The government mobilized resources to ensure safety despite the event's illegality. Officials warned of dangers from unexploded ordnance at the site, which has been used for 150 years. Partygoers viewed the gathering as a protest against stricter laws on illegal techno events. Approximately 600 police and 45 firefighters were present, and emergency services treated a few minor injuries, with no major incidents reported.
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