Weekend Crowds Remain Peaceful at Initial Cherry Blossom Festival - Criminal activity remains minimal during the inaugural weekend of the blossoming trees' spectacle, according to police reports.
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An Uneventful Tree Blossom Weekend for Cops, But Some Issues Emerge Later
The launch of the 146th Tree Blossom Bash in Werder, Havel, started off on a largely peaceful note, as reported by the local law enforcement. The ХХ-day festivities at the weekend didn't cause any major fuss, according to police spokesperson's statement. However, a handful of transgressions surfaced post-event.
Post-Event Transgressions
The police spokesperson announced three instances of physical altercations, three breaches of the Narcotics Act, and one instance of offensive language towards a law enforcement officer. The season-long festival culminates on May 4. The small town of around 27,000 residents, known for its cherished orchards, has redesigned the festival due to a history of public intoxication and illegal activities. The carnival funfair, complete with a Ferris wheel and bumper cars, opens on April 30. The celebratory mile, which carries the true festival spirit, kicks off on May 1. In recent years, there have been complaints from residents about ill-behaved festival visitors, such as those urinating in public spaces or causing disturbances while drunk.
Friday Scuffle
One day prior to the festival's kickoff, there was a scuffle between a group of boisterous individuals and guests at a local inn in Werder, as indicated by police reports. The ruckus allegedly involved three suspects, aged from 23 to 25, who attacked a 36-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man using furniture and pepper spray.
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Despite the peaceful start to the Tree Blossom Bash in Werder, Havel, the police later reported several post-event transgressions, including instances of physical altercations, violations of the Narcotics Act, and offensive language towards officers. The police in Havel town had made adjustments to the festival's structure, increased security, and encouraged community engagement to tackle past issues of disorderly conduct and criminal activities. Despite these efforts, disturbances and inappropriate behavior have persisted, with residents complaining of drunken visitors urinating in public spaces or causing disturbances. In the days leading up to the festival, a scuffle between a group of unruly individuals and guests at a local inn resulted in three suspects being suspected of attacking two people using furniture and pepper spray.
