Ahead of today’s kickoff of the 2024 Euro Championship, the German police have told England fans that they are permitted to smoke cannabis than drinking alcohol.
According to The Sun, the German police are concerned that both the English and Serbian fans could cause issues in and around the stadium in Gelsenkirchen, the home of Schalke 04, if they are intoxicated.
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‘If we see a group of people drinking alcohol and looking a bit aggressive, and another group smoking cannabis, of course we’ll look at the group drinking alcohol.
‘Drinking alcohol can make someone more aggressive, and smoking cannabis puts people in a chill mood. We want to prevent violence and keep people safe.
‘Our focus will be on fans who are drinking and potentially getting violent — that’s why we in place safety precautions on alcohol.’
