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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Tuesday, June 10, 2008 (mic) BASEL. ANOTHER TROUBLE-FREE NIGHT: With around 40 call outs, last night was, from the security forces’ point of view, basically an average night. (Source: http://www.sid.bs.ch) BORDER GUARD JOINED BY FEDERAL POLICE FOR CHECKING TRAINS: The train with 250 Dutch fans, 6 conductors and 2 foreign support officers arrived in Basel the 10/6/08 at 1.50 am. Between Basel and Berne everything went smoothly. (Source: Border Guard http://www.ezv.admin.ch) SECOND MATCH DAY WENT OFF WELL: The large crowds and heavy traffic volume were also handled well on the second match day in Switzerland. Happiness, harmony and a peaceful atmosphere pervaded both of the host cities, Berne and Zurich. (Source: http://www.switzerland.com) ARRIVE IN TIME FOR THE GAME SWITZERLAND - TURKEY IN BASEL: The Police Corps of Basel recommend that all fans travelling to and from the stadium and public viewing zones, use public transport, and set aside enough time. The opening of the stadium will be at 5.15 pm. Especially on the motorway A2 between the junction Augst BL and Basel traffic jams are expected. (Source: http://www.polizei.bs.ch) SUCCESSFUL START TO THE THREE MATCHDAYS IN BERNE: The first of the 3 game days has been a great success. On Monday night, Berne has experienced very peaceful after-match festivities. Despite the large turnout of fans, only few incidents have been reported. (Source: http://www.police.be.ch)
FEW INTERVENTIONS IN ST. GALLEN: Monday night, around 10.40 pm, a brawl between about 20 people was dissolved by the police through the use of pepper spray. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch)
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Wednesday, June 04, 2008 (mic) EURO 2008 – SAFETY AND TRAFFIC IN LAUSANNE: Due to the increased activities related to the EURO 2008 during the month of June, the police in Lausanne - the capital of Vaud - will modify its operations in order to protect its citizens. A traffic control service will be in operation every day in order to maintain as much as possible fluidity and security on the roads. The police will also ensure that their main stations and also some smaller stations will remain open. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch) THE BORDER GUARD CORPS (BGC): The Border Guard Corps (BGC) is Switzerland’s most important national body for civil security and is the uniformed and armed section of the Federal Customs Administration (FCA), which is attached to the Federal Department of Finance (FDF). The BGC accomplishes security policing and fiscal tasks, notably: people, vehicle and object searches, combat against drug trafficking and document forgery, foreigner and traffic policing and the provision of customs services and combat against smuggling. The movement of people and goods is steadily increasing. Around 630’000 people and 330’000 vehicles cross the Swiss border every day. Every year around 100’000 people are refused entry into Switzerland and several thousand people are stopped who entered Switzerland illegally. Based on agreements with cantonal police authorities, the BGC transfers every year a total of 50’000 suspects to the competent police authorities. The detection of nearly 3’000 cross-border drug crimes, 2’000 document forgeries and around 20’000 breaches of the road traffic law further substantiate the record of achievement of the border guard corps. (Source: http://www.gwk.ch)
EVALUATION OF THE EXERCISE «STEILPASS 08» IN BERNE: The evaluation of the exercise «Steilpass 08» gave a positive picture of the security forces of the Host City Berne. On the basis of the experiences gained several improvements were made. Berne is ready. A large-scale exercise of the Bernese security forces took place at the Stade de Suisse on May 28, 2008. Approximately 500 police officers, firefighters, medical staff and civil protection personnel were assessed. The main task of the exercise was the handling of a large number of injured persons. (Source: http://www.news.admin.ch)
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Tuesday, June 03, 2008 (mic) SWISS CUSTOMS WELCOMES ALL OUR FOOTBALL ENTHUSIASTIC VISITORS: Commercial traffic - In principle, there are no special exceptional procedures for the carriage of goods in connection with the UEFA EURO 2008. That means that customs clearance will be carried out using the current infrastructure and in accordance with the current well-rehearsed procedures. As a huge number of arrivals and departures are expected, the customs authorities will make every effort to ensure that visitors are able to clear customs as quickly as possible during the UEFA EURO 2008. Customs inquiries: General queries on the EURO 2008: +41 (0)31 322 67 04; Customs and vehicles: +41 (0)31 322 59 88. (Source: http://www.ezv.admin.ch) FIRST VIDEOCONFERENCE ON SAFETY AND SECURITY: Information exchange between the two host countries Switzerland and Austria is a central element of the safety and security around the EURO 2008. On the one hand the situation reports are exchanged using the Electronic Situation Display (ESD). On the other hand, regular, personal exchange is important on the level of the persons responsible for security matters. For this purpose, a daily videoconference between the two project managers for safety and security during the EURO 2008, in Switzerland, Martin Jäggi and in Austria, Günther Marek, takes place. This videoconference between the two safety co-ordinators was held today for the first time. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch) EXERCISE FAN ZONE GENEVA: This morning the police forces of Geneva finalized their preparation by carrying out the last exercise in preparation for the EURO 2008. This last exercise of the police officers took place on the public reception square of the fan zone of Plainpalais and the Fan village of Bout-du-Monde. About fifty people acted as supporters and thus allowed the officers present to apprehend various aspects related to these locations. At the fan zone of Plainpalais, where more than 45’000 people are expected, three scenarios allowed the extraction of a group of violent supporters, the search of a person or controlling an area at risk. The second part of the exercise was continued in the fan village of Bout-du-Monde. There, still more than 30’000 people are awaited to enjoy the tournament and more than 3’000 have the possibility to stay there overnight. At this place, various exercises took place in particular by integrating the problems of the camp-site and the areas of accommodation. Local, national and international media were present in order to participate in this presentation. The success of this exercise allows the police forces of Geneva to demonstrate their excellent know-how. All three modules of the exercise are now completed. (Source: http://www.police.ge.ch) |
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Swiss Customs welcomes all our football enthusiastic visitors!In June 2008, Switzerland joins Austria to become the football stronghold of Europe as the final round of the European Football Championships, UEFA EURO 2008, will be held here from 7th – 29th June 2008. This is a very important sporting event which, for the first time, is taking place in two different customs territories (in the EU member state Austria and Switzerland).
Customs Inquiries Directorate General of Customs, Berne: http://www.ezv.admin.ch
General queries on EURO 2008 Tel. ++41 31 322 67 04
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Daily Overview Security EURO 2008Daily Overview Security EURO 2008, Sunday, June 01, 2008 (miz) BORDER GUARD CORPS OF BASLE IS READY: There are only a few days to go until the kick-off of the EURO 2008 in Basle. In this respect, the border guard corps forms the first security filter in Switzerland. Members of the border guard corps are the first national authority guests from abroad get in touch with. This may either be in air, road or rail traffic, respectively. The corresponding preparations at the major road crossings, the two border stations of Basle as well as at the EuroAirport have timely come to an end. (Source: http://www.securityeuro2008.ch) EURO 2008 - KICK-OFF FOR THE SWISS ARMED FORCES: About 10,000 members of the Swiss Armed Forces will start their security and support operations for the UEFA EURO 2008 on Monday. After joining, each member of the Swiss Armed Forces will be prepared for its task by deployment-oriented training. (Source: http://www.news.admin.ch) |
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