France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez has pledged to intensify efforts against illegal rave parties following a large gathering on a military base in central France. Organizers deliberately chose Nunez's hometown to protest a proposed bill increasing penalties for unregistered raves. Authorities had warned attendees of potential dangers, including unexploded mortars, on the site.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez vowed on Sunday to crack down on illegal raves as he visited the area in central France where a massive free party was held on a military base despite authorities' warnings about the risk of unexploded mortars. Organisers said they chose Nunez's hometown of Bourges to protest against a proposed bill increasing penalties for unregistered raves.