The order covers the CM16 postcode which includes parts of Epping, Theydon Bois, Thornwood, North Weald Bassett, and Epping Green.
It came into effect at 10pm today (Saturday 21 November) and will be in place until 10am tomorrow (Sunday 22 November).
It follows intelligence indicating an unlicensed music event is planned to take place in the area tonight.
The event would be a clear and blatant breach of the Government’s COVID-19 regulations.
If you have any information about this incident please call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.