However, this has prompted a response from the Gelsenkirchen Police, who have distanced themselves from such rhetoric, pointing out that the report came merely as a result of one journalist misquoting their officers.
“The police will ensure the safety of fans during the European Football Championship and will respond to aggressive groups who act as troublemakers, regardless of intoxicants,” Police commander Peter Both stated.
A further statement from the Gelsenkirchen Police was posted online, confirming that smoking cannabis inside fan zones and stadiums was not permitted.
The Gelsenkirchen police expressly do not encourage football fans to smoke weed. The quote was taken out of context in the interview,” the statement read.
“In principle, people of legal age may carry a maximum of 25 grams of cannabis and smoke it in public. Cannabis may not be consumed in the vicinity of schools, nurseries or other places where children or young people are present.
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