Big Drop In Arrests At Countryfest At Gillette Stadium

FOXBORO (CBS) – Arrests at the New England Country Music Festival at Gillette Stadium were down substantially this year, according to Foxboro Police.

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A total of 268 people were arrested or taken into protective custody during the two day festival over the weekend. Most were alcohol-related issues.

That's a big drop from the 2012 event when 617 people were arrested.