Italian Police Seize 45 Kg of Fireworks from Israeli Hapoel Fans in Bergamo
Italian special forces raided an Airbnb apartment in central Bergamo and arrested two Israeli fans of Hapoel Tel Aviv, confiscating 45 kilograms of smoke grenades, fireworks, and other pyrotechnic devices. The raid occurred just hours before Hapoel Tel Aviv's Conference League playoff match against Atalanta in Bergamo on August 20, 2026. During the game, Hapoel supporters ignited several flares in the stands as the match began. The operation was conducted amid heightened security measures in Bergamo due to tensions related to the Middle East, with several protests organized against Hapoel's visit to the city. The identities of the two Israeli fans were confirmed by local authorities. The incident was reported by Italian media outlet ecodibergamo and Sport 5 in Israel.
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