As part of the duel with Cerro Porteño, two white fans were arrested by Paraguayan police for drug possession. Meanwhile, 22 other supporters were unable to enter La Nueva Olla after failing an alcohol test.
Colo Colo is smiling again on the international scene. El Cacique produced an important draw when they visited Cerro Porteño, which ended up securing their place in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. El Cacique sealed their passage to the last 16 of the continental competition after six years and was celebrated like a party.
Despite the good feelings and the achievement of the objective imposed on Jorge Almirón since his arrival, everything is not good news. The White team’s result is tainted by the criminal acts committed by its supporters, who are once again wreaking havoc outside the country.
The first annoyance was generated before the match. According to information provided by Diario Hoy, residents of Loma Pyta, where the Colo Colo team was staying, complained about the presence of Alba supporters. In detail, They accuse worrying noises, particularly on the night of Tuesday May 28, in addition to a large quantity of alcoholic drinks.
In a conversation with Radio Ñandutí, Commissioner Pablo González, head of the 22nd Loma Pyta Police Station, explained the communication they had with the supporters, who had to be escorted by a large security device upon their arrival at the stadium : “They arrived euphoric, we spoke to them then they calmed down. At all times we discuss with the manager so that there is no inconvenience. We have the report that they followed the instructions “, he stressed.
Excellent operation
Despite the first setback, the results are positive. However, The Paraguayan press was responsible for reporting on the consequences of the actions of Colo Colo supporters, which resulted in the arrest of two Chileans in Asunción.
The two white fans were arrested by Paraguayan police after being caught in possession of cocaine. While one had one gram of drugs, the other was captured with around ten.
The Noticias Paraguay television channel provided details on the procedure of the Guaraní police: “Two Chilean citizens, who did not enter the meeting, for alleged possession of cocaine, were arrested by the police. “, they said.
On another side, Twenty-two other fans were unable to enter the General Pablo Rojas stadium, better known as La Nueva Olla, after testing positive on an alcohol test. . The fans were even detained by the police until the end of the sporting event in the Paraguayan capital.
Commissioner Sabino López, head of the 4th police station in Asunción, provided details of the security operation deployed to host the match between Cerro Porteño and Colo Colo: “This operation started very early, at 2:30 p.m., with a well-equipped system. secure in the proximity of the Cerro Porteño club, both internal and external,” he noted.
“We had the arrest of two Chileans in possession of cocaine. Ten grams and one gram, respectively. They are already at the justice police station. (…) We had 22 people among the Chilean supporters who also tested positive in the alcohol test,” he concluded.
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