Suffolk Police responded to initial reports of a small gathering within Rendlesham Forest, but by the time officers arrived, the crowd had swelled to around 300 people. READ MORE: Police in attendance at illegal rave in Rendlesham ForestJames Mallinder, for East Suffolk Council's Deben ward (Image: East Suffolk Council)James Mallinder, councillor for Deben ward, said: "I am shocked and deeply sickened that an illegal rave took place in Rendlesham Forest this weekend. "The surrounding villages of Boyton and Butley, in particular, had their sleep severely interrupted by pulsing and banging bass music. READ MORE: Ten arrested after illegal rave in Rendlesham ForestCouncillor Mallinder said he was pleased with the police response in shutting down the rave, dispersing the crowd and confiscating equipment. Of ten people arrested, one was detained on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, and two were arrested on suspicion of drug-driving.