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Italian Police Seize 45 Kg of Fireworks from Israeli Hapoel Fans in Bergamo
Italian special police seized 45 kilograms of pyrotechnics from two Israeli Hapoel Tel Aviv fans in Bergamo before their UEFA Conference League match against Atalanta amid heightened security and protests.
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What happened
- 01Italian special police raided an Airbnb in Bergamo and arrested two Israeli Hapoel fans.
- 0245 kilograms of smoke grenades, fireworks, and pyrotechnics were confiscated.
- 03The raid occurred hours before Hapoel Tel Aviv's match against Atalanta on August 20, 2026.
- 04Hapoel fans lit flares during the game’s opening moments.
- 05Heavy security was deployed due to Middle East tensions and protests against Hapoel’s visit.
- 06The incident was reported by ecodibergamo and Israeli media Sport 5.
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