Police to let England fans smoke dope

Sun Article

Police to let England fans smoke dope

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.

if it works then i say good on them its better than them getting legless and punching each other. JMHO.

I actually agree. Although I dont do it myself and would be sad to find out that my sons had partaken.

Should have added that i don't have a problem with it, actually agree...thought it could be interesting to post here though..

interesting experiment. but Wozz... do u read the Sun!? its full of bile!

Azz you must read it to know its full of bile!!!!

I thought only men bought the Sun for the piccies

Hehe, nope.'Twas posted on another bb that i visit..

I choose not to read any newspapers, all as bad as each other imo, i have some articles somewhere from the "heavy weight" papers which are full of untruths..

good stuff, i agree that most papers have their own agendas! becoming as bad as TV!

I love the Sun - its a bit of fun in a morning

let them smoke themselves stupid for all I care, its better than drinking and getting aggressive.