Police charged 45 people with drug offences at the Defqon.1 dance festival in Penrith on Saturday.
Two of the men charged were each allegedly in possession of hundreds of pills, believed to be MDMA.
The Defqon.1 dance festival was held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre with an estimated 24,000 people in attendance.
A major police operation was conducted to ensure public safety and target anti-social behaviour, drug and alcohol offences.
Thousands of partygoers donned their wackiest outfits on Saturday for day one of Australia’s wildest hardstyle music festival, Defqon1
Many partygoers opted for a bra and short ensemble to make sure they are comfortable to dance
These party-goers opted for comfortable shoes and outfits to get the most out of the clear Sydney weather
Some girls made the most of the balmy Sydney weather by wearing tiny shorts and bikini tops
Eight people were charged with drug supply during the police operation and 37 with drug possession.
One of those charged was a 22-year-old German national who was allegedly in possession of 396 capsules containing MDMA and amphetamine.
He is set to appear at Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday on charges of supply prohibited drug, greater than indictable quantity, and breach of bail.
Another man was also charged with allegedly possessing 200 pills, as well as a woman who allegedly had 87 pills.
One man decided to take things up a notch by picking up his female companion
Devoted dance music fans dressed in everything from swimwear to activewear
Cheeky skirts and shorts were a dime a dozen at the popular music event
Thousands of partygoers donned their wackiest outfits on Saturday for day one of Defqon1
Eleven people were issued with cannabis cautions and one man was charged with an assault offence.
Six random drug tests on drivers from traffic near the venue returned a positive result.
The drivers were suspended for 24 hours and the results were sent for further testing.
Two people were charged with drink driving and officers also issued 30 traffic infringement notices.
Speed racer! This Defqon darling dons a checkered and orange tube top and bikini bottoms
Some men opted for a more blended appearance in camouflaged army-styled ensembles
A group of men, all dressed in interesting fashion ensembles, rave to the hard techno music
The 45 drug offences are a decrease since last year’s festival, where 77 people were charged.
The thousands of partygoers in attendance donned their wackiest outfits on Saturday for the hardstyle music festival.
Devoted dance music fans dressed in everything from swimwear, activewear to fantasy characters for the ‘Victory Forever’ themed event.
Some girls made the most of the balmy Sydney weather by wearing tiny shorts and bikini tops.
This trio made the most of the clear weather, going shirtless with brightly coloured shorts
Cooling down with an ice cream, this young woman makes her way to the Defqon.1 festival
Coloured hair was the order of the day with these two women matching their outfits to their manes
While some of the men opted for a more blended appearance in camouflaged army-styled ensembles.
One woman was spotted dressed for ultimate comfort in a bikini and flat sport shoes, making sure to flaunt the intricate ink artwork that covered her body.
Some revelers adopted a law enforcing role, donning policeman caps and one sporting a bullet-proof vest and mock gun.
Girls made the most of the balmy Sydney weather by wearing tiny shorts and bikini tops
Defqon1 was founded in 2003 by festival organizer Q-dance and was introduced to Sydney in 2009
This man took his costume to the next level, choosing to dress in an armoured vest
Gas masks were also a popular accessory on the day, as well as bandannas to cover faces.
Defqon1 was founded in 2003 by festival organizer Q-dance and was originally set up in the Netherlands before it was introduced to Sydney in 2009.
In 2013, the Sydney event attracted 18,000 attendees and was also plagued in tragedy after a young man died.
Two friends take a break from the festival to camp out in hammocks at Sydney’s International Regatta Centre
Ketchup and mustard: Two friends take a break from the party in very saucy outfits
The festival, which began at 11am, has four separate stages and each hosts a bevy of performers of the hardcore techno, hard house and hard trance variety
Is that a baby? One man decided to come as a meme to the event
The medics are on site to assist with any partygoers who need a break or assistance
The hard dance event is held at Penrith’s Sydney International Regatta Centre
The final acts, Frequencerz and Gammer, took the Blue and Magenta stage respectively at 11pm
Defqon devotees embrace in the crowd, one with purple-coloured locks and the other wearing Quay sunglasses
Tutu’s became a statement piece at the annual event with sneakers being the preferred shoe to dance in
Clearly a days worth of partying has led to this young man taking a quick nap
The festival, which began at 11am, has four separate stages and each hosts a bevy of performers of the hardcore techno, hard house and hard trance variety.
The hard dance event, held at Penrith’s Sydney International Regatta Centre features the likes of NCBM (Noisecontrollers & Bass Moderators), Brennan Heart, Evil Activities, Gammer, Firelite and Archetypez.
Many revellers dressed to impressed, with some going for the elaborate costumes they presumably planned for weeks ahead of the wild event.
The 2017 event had no shortage of bare chests and toned muscles as Instagram was flooded with thousands upon thousands of selfies and group shots.
These friends are still in high spirits as the Defqon.1 festival continued into Saturday night
Festival-goers were still partying hard into the night at Defqon.1 on Saturday
As the night wore on revellers began asking for more water
Bondage-type outfits were popular at this year’s event
Fishnet stockings and leotards were high on the fashion agenda at Defqon.1
This trio were dressed in Defqon.1 apparel and accessorised with brass instruments
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