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was being monitored by police. A group member spotted two camouflaged police officers, unbeknown to the group members, and asked questions as to who they were. After lying still for a time, "as if they're playing dead", one of the camouflaged officers was reported to have said "we've been
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compromised" into a covert radio before running into an unmarked car that was prevented from leaving the campsite. A search warrant was then obtained and a raid on the campsite was then initiated. At least 10 people were charged in connection with the raid.
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