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Security Services Call Pukkelpop 'Safest Ever' With Minimal Incidents

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Security services described this year's Pukkelpop festival as potentially the safest ever.
  • The festival in Kiewit (Hasselt) was sold out, attracting over 66,000 visitors daily.
  • Incidents were minimal, with few medical interventions and mostly minor theft reports; 200 attendees were caught with drugs.

Security officials are hailing this year's Pukkelpop festival as potentially the safest in its history, reporting a remarkably low number of incidents. The massive music event, held in Kiewit, Hasselt, was completely sold out, drawing crowds exceeding 66,000 attendees each day.

This year's festival saw a significant reduction in both major incidents and medical interventions compared to previous editions. The primary issues reported were minor thefts, a common occurrence at large gatherings. Authorities also apprehended approximately 200 festival-goers for drug possession.

The overall assessment from security services points to a highly successful and secure event, allowing the vast majority of attendees to enjoy the music and atmosphere without significant disruption. The emphasis on safety measures appears to have paid off, contributing to a positive experience for festival-goers.

This edition of Pukkelpop was perhaps the safest ever.

— Security ServicesReflecting on the overall security situation at the festival.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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