UK: England fans free to smoke dope
Source: Newkarela.com, India
Pub Date: Friday 11 June 2004
Subj: UK: England fans free to smoke dope
URL: http://news.newkerala.com/world-news/index.php?action=fullnews&showcomments=1&id=22499
England soccer fans will now be allowed to smoke dope before a crunch
clash with France in Portugal Sunday - to keep them calm!
Lisbon Police plan to crack down on drunk supporters while turning a
blind eye to those smoking drugs, The Sun reported.
Drug smoking fans have been assured they will not be arrested, cautioned
or even have their drugs confiscated, the paper said. Experts said Lisbon
police's policy would reduce the chances of fighting between rival fans.
Alun Buffry of the Legalise Cannabis Alliance said: "If people are drinking alcohol they lose control, if they smoke cannabis they don't."
"Alcohol makes fans fight. But cannabis smokers will be shaking
hands and singing along together," he said.