Extra policing for FC Porto v Sporting at the Dragão | OneFootball

The PSP will deploy a police operation tailored to the circumstances, mobilizing various operational units. The planned resources include patrol cars, operational platoons, rapid intervention teams, traffic patrols, officers from the Metropolitan Sports Intelligence Unit, Immediate Prevention and Response Teams (EPRI), criminal investigation squads, and personnel from the Special Police Unit.

The operation’s main goals are to ensure public order and the security conditions needed for the match to take place, guarantee road traffic flow in the areas around the stadium, protect the teams on the field, and accompany supporters of both clubs.

The PSP advises supporters to travel to the stadium well in advance, giving preference to public transport and avoiding bringing prohibited items.

A reception area is also planned for Sporting supporters on Rua da Fábrica Invencível, opposite the STCP Park, in Bonjóia. The gathering is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., followed by a police escort to the stadium from 6:00 p.m.

According to the police, the importance of the competition and the history of rivalry between the clubs and their respective supporters may cause public order disturbances, including possible confrontations marked by strong animosity.

The PSP also warns that visiting supporters holding tickets for sections not designated for their team may be denied entry to the stadium by the event organizer.

The authorities are asking for the cooperation of all spectators, stressing the importance of following police instructions to ensure everyone’s safety.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.