Police praise England & Germany fans
Reuters - Saturday 26 June 2010, 10:52
BLOEMFONTEIN - South African police are
not expecting trouble but are prepared for any eventuality as
they gear up for Sunday's England v Germany World Cup match at
the Free State Stadium, they said on Saturday.
"We have consulted with key figures for all countries,
including Germany and England, as a protective measure," police
chief spokesman Vish Naidoo told Reuters.
"We are not expecting trouble but we are prepared for any
eventuality."
The two old international foes come together for a second
round match that is expected to attract a huge number of
visitors to South Africa's judicial capital over the weekend.
Naidoo said a higher deployment of officers would be in
place due to the influx but could not confirm police numbers.
Football-related arrests have so far not been a problem for
the tournament, with the highest profile moves by police coming
early in the campaign when 28 suspected Argentine trouble-makers
were deported.
"Until now the fans have been very well behaved and we are
confident that will continue," Naidoo said.
"People can rest assured we have put measures in place for
any eventuality."
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