ACT Policing took 14 people into custody for intoxication and drug possession during the Groovin the Moo music festival at the University of Canberra on Sunday.
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Police say four adult males were taken into custody on separate drug offences involving a magic mushroom, cocaine, MDMA and suspected cannabis.
Investigations are ongoing into the possession of the magic mushroom and the cocaine, while one man was charged in relation to the MDMA powder and will appear before the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date.
The man found in possession of cannabis was issued with a Simple Cannabis Offence Notice.
Six adults and four juveniles were taken into protective custody for intoxication, which is an increase on the four people taken into custody for intoxication at last year's event.
In a statement, Sargeant Hains said ACT Policing was pleased with the behaviour of the majority of festival goers and praised organisers for their preparations.
“The event organisers had prepared very well for any possible contingency and, given the large crowds throughout the day, the majority of people attending appeared to enjoy the festival safely and responsibly,” he said.
