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Security issues in Santa Cruz and Botafogo-PB matches

Overview

Following security incidents during a match between Santa Cruz and Botafogo-PB at Estádio Almeidão, Santa Cruz Futebol Clube filed formal complaints against the Paraíba Military Police and Botafogo-PB. The club alleged that police used rubber bullets against supporters outside the stadium and deployed pepper spray indiscriminately inside the venue, affecting both fans and staff. Santa Cruz requested investigations into police conduct and the potential closure of Estádio Almeidão for public matches.

In response to ongoing security concerns and high-risk intelligence reports, the Judiciary of Pernambuco later ordered that the subsequent match between Santa Cruz and Botafogo-PB at the Arena de Pernambuco be played with only home fans present. This ruling, prompted by a request from the Public Ministry of Pernambuco, prohibits visiting supporters from accessing the stadium or its surroundings to ensure public safety.

Entities

Botafogo-PB · Santa Cruz Futebol Clube · Confederação Brasileira de Futebol · Ministério Público da Paraíba · Ministério Público de Pernambuco

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Pernambuco court orders single-fan attendance for Santa Cruz vs. Botafogo-PB

    Pernambuco authorities have ordered a single-fan attendance rule for the Santa Cruz vs. Botafogo-PB Série C match due to high security risks and potential police shortages.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Santa Cruz seeks investigation into security incidents at Estádio Almeidão

    Santa Cruz has requested an investigation and the potential closure of Estádio Almeidão following reports of police using rubber bullets and pepper spray against supporters during a match against Botafogo-PB.

Sources

ne45.com.br · pautapb.com.br · wscom.com.br