The pre-match of the Europa League between Olympique Marseille and Ajax Amsterdam was marked by the arrests of supporters of the Dutch club, although they were banned from traveling.
If this Europa League campaign seems like a breath of fresh air for Olympique de Marseille, the Marseille club is preparing for its prestigious match against Ajax Amsterdam in an electric atmosphere. Dutch supporters were banned from traveling for this meeting classified as high risk, but that did not prevent them from reaching the Marseille city.
According to information from France Bleu Provence and 20 Minutes, Ajax Amsterdam fans were arrested during the day on Wednesday, on the eve of the match. “ Eleven Dutch nationals were arrested as part of the security measures put in place for this match », Specified the Bouches-du-Rhône police headquarters in an official report.
Heavy penalties for arrested individuals
Two weeks ago, the prefecture recalled the travel ban on supporters of the opposing team, via an official press release. “ The travel of any Ajax supporter to Marseille is prohibited. Failure to comply with this ban is punishable by 6 months in prison and a fine of up to 30,000 euros. “. Although no violence was noted, the individuals arrested could therefore face a heavy sanction.
