Saskatchewan RCMP responded to 177 calls for service, laying three Criminal Code charges and 20 provincial charges, from   the Country Thunder Music Festival Which took place this past weekend.

Saskatchewan RCMP were present in Craven all weekend and responded to a series of calls including:

28 Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act offences, 23 calls for disturbing the peace/causing a disturbance, 11 reports of mischief, damage to or obstruct enjoyment of property; five reports of a theft under $5,000 (ex. coolers, lawn chairs, a theft from a merchandise booth); and two reports of an assault, one of which resulted in a criminal charge.

Officers with Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services conducted two additional check-stops at entrances to the festival grounds. More than 1,000 vehicles drivers were checked in total. Additionally, officers issued 460 Traffic Safety Act tickets and written warnings in and around the Craven area.