Unprecedented security measures and deserted streets – 5,000 police officers and drones – Traffic regulations are in force – How ISAP, metro and tram will move
About 5,000 police officers from all over the basin have been mobilized today for the security of the final Conference League at 10 pm in the evening in New Philadelphia, between Olympiakos and Fiorentina.
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Already on Sunday evening, the police forces proceeded to seal off the stadium and search all its areas, by specially trained dogs. At the same time, a security perimeter has been created in its external area, through which only those with special accreditation and after strict control can pass.
– All public gatherings are prohibited for today, while the movement of fans to and from the stadium will be organized, from specific departure points and police escort.
In particular, Olympiakos fans, who have purchased red tickets, will gather in a specially designed area around the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Neo Faliro. From there, from 6:30 p.m., they will be gradually transported by ISAP trains, without intermediate stops, to the “Perissos” station, and then they will go to the stadium with a police escort.
At the same time, for the fans of Fiorentina, who have been allocated blue tickets, it has been planned to gather in a place at the O.A.K.A. , while they will then be transported under strict protection measures to the stadium by OSY buses.
As for the neutral fans, who have secured a white ticket, they will be served from the ISAP “Irini” and “Thisio” stations, heading, without an intermediate stop, to the “Perissos” station.
– From 6 pm, the ISAP trains will be used exclusively for the transport of fans and there will be no possibility of use by other citizens.
– Dozens of main roads have been closed or will be closed in the next few hours in Nea Filadelfia, Nea Ionia, Nea Chalkidona, Metamorfosi, Athens and Piraeus – and until 6 am on Thursday.
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– Schools in areas near the New Philadelphia stadium are closed and residents of the area are commuting with the special credentials they have received.
– By NOTAM of the Civil Aviation Service, following the request of the Greek Police, the flights of helicopters and drones are prohibited from 14:00 on May 29, 2024 until 06:00 the next day.
– Screening of fans before and upon entering the Opap Arena will be thorough. Fans will need to bring their electronic red, blue or white ticket and ID and will be subject to a physical check. The tickets received through the UEFA app have all the relevant conditions as well as the items that fans are prohibited from having in their possession. If they are found to be in possession of any prohibited item during the inspection, they will be removed from the premises and brought to the police station.
Source: Skai
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