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Mexican Police Detains Iraqi Fan at Stadium

During a playoff match between Iraq and Bolivia, Guadalupe police detained an Iraqi citizen for illegally entering the field. The arrest was incident-free and conducted according to international security protocols.


Mexican Police Detains Iraqi Fan at Stadium

During the playoff match between Iraq and Bolivia at the BBVA Stadium in the metropolitan area, the Guadalupe Police, Nuevo León, detained an Iraqi citizen for jumping over the fence of the venue. According to a statement from the corporation, the man entered the playing field irregularly, for which he was arrested, although the intervention was carried out without any major incidents. Likewise, the local police said the arrest was made in accordance with international protocols, with the aim of guaranteeing the safety of attendees and maintaining order in the stadium. In the video released by the corporation, an officer is seen informing the citizen of his rights in English, ensuring he understood the situation. You have committed a serious offense, which will be presented to a judge, you have the right to remain silent, to make a phone call, and to have an interpreter, who in this case is me, do you understand your rights? Do you understand why you have been detained? The citizen responded affirmatively, and the situation was resolved in an orderly manner without disturbances, highlighted the Guadalupe Police on its social media. Additionally, during the operation, two other arrests were made of the same number of people, although nationals, but for administrative offenses. These complementary actions were carried out quickly and safely, without representing a risk to the security of the event or affecting the development of the match, the authority assured. “The timely and professional action of our elements guarantees the safety of all attendees and respects the rights of each person, regardless of their nationality,” stated the Guadalupe Police in its statement. The Guadalupe Police highlighted that its elements acted professionally and in accordance with the established protocol, including communication in English to ensure he fully understood his rights and the reasons for the detention.