Security contingent in Paris: Football game between Israel and France without chaos!

Security contingent in Paris: Football game between Israel and France without chaos!

A football game that took place in a high -security area! The explosive duel between France and Israel in the Stade de France went without major incidents thanks to massive safety precautions.

On Thursday evening, the Stade de France turned into a fortress! Around 4,000 police officers, equipped with bulletproof vests and machine guns, ensured that the audience could safely get to the stadium. Helicopter circled above the stadium, while special units patrolled on motorcycles. The French government had everything possible to prevent the violent incidents in the Netherlands, where Israeli fans were brutally attacked. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau consciously decided on the location in the Banlieue Saint-Denis, despite the tense situation in this migrant quarter.

drones and strict controls

with drones for monitoring, traffic barriers and strict person controls in public transport, security was maximized. However, despite these massive security measures, only 16,611 spectators, including around 600 Israeli fans, came to the stadium, which offers space for 80,000. A sad record for the French national team! The area around the stadium was ghostly empty and the dealers had to close their stands.

A short incident in the stands between Israeli and French fans was quickly brought under control by folders. The game ended with a disappointing 0-0, but the security forces were satisfied: "It went very well. We had more funds than with the Olympics," said an official. A propalestinic demonstration in Saint-Denis also remained peaceful, although it was sharply criticized by a left-wing politician. In Paris you have experience with terrorist attacks and riots, and the massive security measures seem to have achieved the hoped -for effect.