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Police seek extra powers to tackle rioters at Telstar stadium and a ban on shisha lounges

Police seek extra powers to tackle rioters at Telstar stadium and a ban on shisha lounges

Police are seeking expanded powers to deal with rioters at the Telstar stadium, including the authority to remove opposing supporters from the municipality. These measures are intended to facilitate faster intervention during fan confrontations.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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