Unlawful Activity: Man Charged for Hacks on Federal Government Systems - Thirty-six charges filed against pyrotechnics offenders prior to the European Championship game in Dortmund.
Ahead of the clash between Turkey and Portugal in Dortmund for the EM-event, there were 36 instances of illegal pyrotechnic use among Turkish supporters during the Fanwalk on Saturday. Nearly 25,000 fans converged at the stadium in the afternoon. The main station in Dortmund was momentarily shut down in the early afternoon due to an abandoned luggage. Following a radiological examination of the suitcase, the closure was lifted at 4:00 p.m., as per the Federal Police report. Portuguese supporters held a fan bash in the Westpark on Saturday. This match is deemed a risky engagement.
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- Despite the criminal complaint filed against 36 pyrotechnics offenders in North Rhine-Westphalia before the EM-event in Dortmund, Turkish supporters continued to use illegal pyrotechnics during the Fanwalk, potentially posing a risk to the clash between Turkey and Portugal.
- The German city of Dortmund was put on high alert ahead of the soccer match between Turkey and Portugal, with the main station temporarily closing due to an abandoned luggage that required a radiological examination.
- Despite the unlawful activities and increased security measures, fans from Portugal still held a fan bash in the Westpark in Dortmund, adding to the excitement leading up to the highly anticipated EM-match between Turkey and Portugal.
- The aftermath of the EM-event in Dortmund saw authorities reviewing the use of pyrotechnics among supporters and considering possible legal consequences, as well as addressing any potential crimes that may have occurred during the event.