Swedish Police Intervene to Prevent Danish Fans from Traveling to Malmö
Swedish police halted 29 Danish football fans ahead of the Malmö FF vs FC Copenhagen match to prevent disturbances.
Key Points
- • 29 Danish supporters were stopped by police before a Champions League match.
- • The supporters were sent back to Denmark to prevent potential disturbances.
- • The match is classified as high-risk by law enforcement in both Sweden and Denmark.
- • Stricter penalty measures will be implemented for the return match in Copenhagen.
In a preemptive move ahead of the Champions League qualifying match between Malmö FF and FC Copenhagen, Swedish police stopped 29 Danish football supporters at Hyllie station. The intervention, based on intelligence about potential disruptions, led to the supporters being sent back to Denmark to mitigate any risk of disorderly conduct. Police spokesperson Filip Annas confirmed that the decision aimed to prevent possible unrest associated with the game, which is deemed high-risk by both Swedish and Danish authorities. Upon their return to Copenhagen, the Danish police assumed control of the group.
This match is significant as it impacts the Champions League playoff qualifications, with Malmö FF vying against a historically strong FC Copenhagen side. In related news, the return match on August 12 will see the introduction of stricter security measures, including a penalty zone established around Parken stadium in Copenhagen, where sanctions for certain violations will be intensified. Danish police chief inspector Peter Dahl expressed optimism that these heightened measures would contribute to maintaining order during the highly anticipated match.