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Law enforcement officers confiscated alcohol and arrested 75
attendees at Tuesday's show at the Nikon Theater at Jones Beach
near Wantagh, a small community in Hempstead. Ambulance crews
treated some of those sickened at the scene.
"Law enforcement has a zero tolerance policy for underage
drinking in New York State and our state parks," Randy Simons, a
spokesman for New York State Parks, said in a statement.
"People who jeopardize public safety with underage drinking,
driving while intoxicated and illegal drug use or possession
will not be tolerated," Simons said.
Authorities did not give any more details on the individuals
detained or hospitalized. Local media said the arrests were for
charges including underage drinking and driving while
intoxicated, and that several fake identity cards were seized.
Video from the local ABC television affiliate showed state
troopers dumping out bottles and cans of confiscated drinks.
Cordozar "Snoop Dogg" Broadus and Cameron "Wiz Khalifa" Thomaz,
two rappers known for popular songs laced with marijuana
references, were performing in front of nearly 10,000 fans as
part of the "The High Road" U.S. summer tour.
Representatives of the two rappers did not immediately respond
to messages seeking comment.
The arrests in Wantagh came days after a front-row railing
collapsed during their performance in Camden, New Jersey, on
Friday, injuring at least 40 people and ending the show early.
(Reporting by Gina Cherelus; Editing by Daniel Wallis and Sandra
Maler)
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