The German police have issued a warning to English fans ahead of the Euros and encouraged them to smoke cannabis instead of drinking alcohol, according to reports.
Mail Sport revealed earlier in the week that the German police force had demanded the VELTINS Arena serve Three Lions fans low-alcohol beer ahead of their opening game with Serbia.
They are concerned that both the English and Serbian fans could cause issues in and around the stadium in Gelsenkirchen, the home of Schalke 04, if they are intoxicated.
The Sun have now revealed that the Gelsenkirchen police force would prefer for England fans to smoke cannabis than drink as it would make them 'calmer' and 'chilled out'.
A Gelsenkirchen Police spokesman reportedly told The Sun: 'It's no problem for fans to smoke cannabis on the street.
'If we see a group of people drinking alcohol and looking a bit aggressive, and another group smoking cannabis, of course we'll look at the group drinking alcohol.
'Drinking alcohol can make someone more aggressive, and smoking cannabis puts people in a chill mood. We want to prevent violence and keep people safe.
'Our focus will be on fans who are drinking and potentially getting violent — that's why we in place safety precautions on alcohol.'
On April 1 earlier this year, Germany joined the list of countries who have legalised cannabis for personal use.
The country's parliament passed a law that will legalise the cultivation and consumption of a limited amount of the drug.
The decision was made in an effort to regulate the behaviour of the 4.5 million Germans who are estimated to use it.
Cultivating up to three plants for private consumption and owning up to 25 grams (0.88 oz) of cannabis has been legalised.
However, fans will be prohibited from smoking cannabis inside the 62,000-seat Veltins Arena and will be prevented from lighting up in the fan zones.
Fans have also been asked to refrain from smoking weed in bars or city squares during the Euros this summer.
It is expected around 40,000 English fans will travel to support Gareth Southgate's side, with only around 5,000 to 8,000 Serbian fans set to travel to Gelsenkirchen.
Speaking about the threat to civilisation earlier in the week, Chief Inspector Christof Burghardt told Sky News England's opening game would be 'high-risk'.
'I think it's a very high-risk game because of the history, because of the hooligans both sides have,' Burghardt said.
'Serbia has many hooligans. The English guys, with alcohol, they are very aggressive. So it's a great job to do this, to prepare, so that hopefully nothing will happen.'
He added: 'The biggest challenge for us will be to identify violent, disruptive groups at an early stage, to separate them from peaceful and law-abiding fans.'
jazdnosy
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Now, the German who are well known beer guzzler are afraid of the drunks from London.
Heskeysam
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💕💕💕💕💕smoking will make calm rather than drinking....
ThreeEyedRaven
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The problem with England is not the alcohol but their culture itself. They are just hooligans by history. The Germans drink more than the English but they have enough self control not to start fights over absolutely nothing or vandalize properties they don't freaking own. I'm speaking in general but there are a few exceptions from both countries.
bamadiloty
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Don’t worry Drunken Master Grealish is not there
JohnDuggan92
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Good one.🤣 Get them to fall asleep while watching and cheering their team on. Commentator 1: What happened to the England fans ? They offered no cheers, no support whatsoever. Commentator 2: Yeah, I think they hit the Jay too hard and fell asleep
veecmpsuz
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smartest police in the world! people will be more kind and relaxed. drinking breeds violence
reborn13
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men of culture will take the green option
Hubacdktuz
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Germany police to england fans. Take this small, it will calm yr mind and it 's better than alcohol 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hubacdktuz
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Germany police to england fans. Take this small, it will calm yr mind
Yuuelmry
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Wow these westerners are amazing. Weti concern us. Smoke or drink na wuna wahala.
kukdknoyz
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Dumb Police officer! Which one of them cost more? Why not serve the cannabis free of charge?
GunnArs
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'Drinking alcohol can make someone more aggressive, and smoking cannabis puts people in a chill mood. We want to prevent violence and keep people safe.’ cannabis > alcohol just funny one is legal almost everywhere while the other just started not getting criminalized anymore.
Kitbeiklm
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Hooligan all over Europe
khinghynex
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Stay Chill , not violence 🍁