Posted June 15, 200420 yr http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2004270693,00.html Police to let England fans smoke dope http://images.thesun.co.uk/picture/0,,2004270282,00.jpg Puff guy ... England fan smokes cannabis Picture: REUTERS From NICK PARKER in Portugal ENGLAND fans will be allowed to smoke dope before Sunday’s crunch clash with France — to keep them calm. Cops in Lisbon plan to crack down on drunk supporters while turning a blind eye to those spotted puffing on a spliff. Pot-smoking fans have been assured they will not be arrested, cautioned — or even have their drugs confiscated. Last night experts said the Portuguese police’s “Here We Blow” policy would reduce chances of a punch-up between rival fans. Alan Buffry of the Legalise Cannabis Alliance said: “If people are drinking they lose control, if they smoke cannabis they don’t. “Alcohol makes fans fight. But cannabis smokers will be shaking hands and singing along together.” Dutch police used a similar policy in Euro 2000 and England’s hooligan element were too stoned to fight. A Lisbon police spokeswoman said: “If people cause a problem through drugs and become a menace then police will take action. But when this doesn’t happen why should the police be the ones making the fuss?” More than 600 officers will be on duty for England’s opening group game at Lisbon’s Stadium of Light. Fans who seem to be drunk may be breath-tested and refused entry.
June 15, 200420 yr hah thats prob a very good idea we got the worst reputation for football violence ps WE HATE DARLO AND WE HATE DARLO WE ARE THE DARLO HATERS IM A POOLY TILL I DIE!
June 15, 200420 yr jeez cops here dont care, on rare occasions they might take your weed (to smoke themselves) or step on your piece, but usually they just give u a dirty look or wink and drive off. they pimpses.
June 15, 200420 yr THEY SHOULD THANK BELGIUM FOR THAT. cause they can't handle our beer.. suckers. they made such a mess previous Eurocup here in Belgium.. Portugal wants to prevent that.
