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Police Seize 99 Pyramid Rings, Weapons at Appleby Fair

6/6/2026

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Police warned that anyone bringing knives or imitation firearms will be ejected and on June 5 2026 seized 99 pyramid rings that will be destroyed at the Appleby Horse Fair.
The operation with Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards recovered weapons, BB pellets, vapes, children’s toys, perfumes and counterfeit goods, prompting Gold Commander Dan St Quintin to call the seizure proactive policing.
Catherine Hornby said it stopped unsafe items reaching the market fields.

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Police warned that anyone bringing knives or imitation firearms will be ejected and on June 5 2026 seized 99 pyramid rings that will be destroyed at the Appleby Horse Fair.
The operation with Westmorland and Furness Trading Standards recovered weapons, BB pellets, vapes, children’s toys, perfumes and counterfeit goods, prompting Gold Commander Dan St Quintin to call the seizure proactive policing.
Catherine Hornby said it stopped unsafe items reaching the market fields.