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Tartan Army face drink crackdown | Tartan Army face drink crackdown |
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Scotland's police forces said they are mounting a "major operation" to stop fans getting drunk on the way to this weekend's World Cup qualifier. | Scotland's police forces said they are mounting a "major operation" to stop fans getting drunk on the way to this weekend's World Cup qualifier. |
Fans will be targeted to ensure they do not bring alcohol to the Scotland v Norway match at Glasgow's Hampden Park. | Fans will be targeted to ensure they do not bring alcohol to the Scotland v Norway match at Glasgow's Hampden Park. |
Bus drivers and operators would be liable for prosecution if they knowingly allow alcohol to be carried on their vehicles, police have warned. | |
Officers will search trains and coaches and arrest anyone carrying drink. | Officers will search trains and coaches and arrest anyone carrying drink. |
Alcohol will not be available on train buffet services and police will also have "dipsticks" to test if soft drinks have had alcohol added to them. | Alcohol will not be available on train buffet services and police will also have "dipsticks" to test if soft drinks have had alcohol added to them. |
'Spoil the party' | 'Spoil the party' |
At Hampden itself officers will be on the lookout for fans who try to approach the stadium without a ticket, or drunk. | At Hampden itself officers will be on the lookout for fans who try to approach the stadium without a ticket, or drunk. |
Ch Supt Robin Howe of Strathclyde Police, said: "Members of the Tartan Army have a tremendous reputation around the world for their friendliness and high spirits. | Ch Supt Robin Howe of Strathclyde Police, said: "Members of the Tartan Army have a tremendous reputation around the world for their friendliness and high spirits. |
"We are determined to ensure that this does not deteriorate into rowdiness or violence because too much drink has been taken by an irresponsible few. | "We are determined to ensure that this does not deteriorate into rowdiness or violence because too much drink has been taken by an irresponsible few. |
"We are not out to spoil the party and hope that people heading for this important game will not spoil it either by carrying alcohol or having too much to drink." | "We are not out to spoil the party and hope that people heading for this important game will not spoil it either by carrying alcohol or having too much to drink." |
He urged supporters and coach operators to leave plenty of time for their journeys as they may be stopped for roadside police checks. | He urged supporters and coach operators to leave plenty of time for their journeys as they may be stopped for roadside police checks. |
The operation is being led by the Association of Chief Police Officers Scotland (Acpos). | The operation is being led by the Association of Chief Police Officers Scotland (Acpos). |
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