Two arested as drugs, a knife and alcohol found on coach
27 April 2013
Acting on information, officers from Operation Arrowtip stopped a coach at around 0800hrs on Saturday, 27 April, in South Norwood Hill, South Norwood SE25.
The coach contained Crystal Palace supporters.
One man was arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs.
A second man was arrested under the Explosives Act for possession of pyrotechnics. He was also found to be in possession of a substance believed to be Class A drugs.
Both men were taken to a south London police station, where they remain in custody.
A lock knife was seized, together with five bin-bags of beer, cider, wine and spirits.
The coach did not continue on its journey. The driver of the coach has been reported under the Sporting Events Act (1985).
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Barnes, head of Operation Arrowtip, said: "The MPS takes a proactive approach to preventing football related disorder and we will deal robustly with anyone who sees football as justification for violent behaviour and criminal activity."
Officers from Operation Arrowtip want to hear from anyone with information about football related disorder. Please call the investigation team on 020 8246 0076 (not 24 hours); if you wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
About Operation Arrowtip
Operation Arrowtip is the MPS operation to tackle individuals and groups who commit football related criminality and disorder.
The operation is working in partnership with the Football Association, football clubs and other police forces to tackle the problem of football related crime.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Barnes said: "We can only stamp out football disorder and criminality by working together with the clubs, the Football Association and the fans themselves.
"We have to ensure that all groups in society can go and watch football without the fear of violence or abuse. All partners are committed to this.
"I would urge anyone with information about football related crime and disorder to call the investigation team on 020 8246 0076 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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Never took any of them again.
Any idea what sort of knife it was?
We've all drunk beers on the way to matches when we're not supposed to though.
Twats regardless.
What is the thinking behind it being illegal to drink on a coach but not in a car ?
Coke is big in the Italian ultra scene, using that's probably another pathetic attempt to bring them a little closer to the boys of Atalanta, Verona, etc and make themselves feel more authentic. Although those 'tards not knowing what to do with it have probably been dropping it in their drink or rubbing it under their armpits.
As for the booze, yes it's illegal but surely we've got to have another look at it. If people are too pissed don't let them in the ground and nick them then. Palace or not why ruin everyone's day for a bit of personal class A and a knife?
Nothing wrong with getting drunk (if thats what you want) but coach load after coach of beered up males isn't a good idea, in my opinion anyway.
As for knives, fireworks and drugs, pathetic people.
(1)This section applies to a motor vehicle which—
(a)is not a public service vehicle but is adapted to carry more than 8 passengers, and
(b)is being used for the principal purpose of carrying two or more passengers for the whole or part of a journey to or from a designated sporting event.
(2)A person who knowingly causes or permits intoxicating liquor to be carried on a motor vehicle to which this section applies is guilty of an offence—
(a)if he is its driver, or
(b)if he is not its driver but is its keeper, the servant or agent of its keeper, a person to whom it is made available (by hire, loan or otherwise) by its keeper or the keeper’s servant or agent, or the servant or agent of a person to whom it is so made available.
(3)A person who has intoxicating liquor in his possession while on a motor vehicle to which this section applies is guilty of an offence.
Ha! ha! ha!