BlueMeanie
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PORTUGUESE police swooped to arrest three men for drug trafficking after they were caught trying to sell narcotics to Rangers fans ahead of tonight's Europa League showdown.
But they praised Rangers supporters in Braga for their 'festival atmosphere' ahead of the game.
Over 5,000 Gers fans are expected in Braga for the second leg of the last 32 clash, second leg showdown and hundreds of police and security forces will be in attendance.
And the local Portuguese cops swooped to arrest three local men who were trying to sell drugs to Rangers fans in the city's Praca da Republica after they were caught by undercover officers of the Portuguese PSP (Policia de Seguranca Publica).
They stated: "The PSP of Braga today arrested three individuals suspected of drug trafficking, this afternoon, with the fans of Rangers in the centre of the city.
"The suspects approached Scottish supporters under the pretext of selling sunglasses and also ended up trying to sell narcotic substances.
"But the atmosphere has been festive among supporters of Glasgow Rangers."
Meanwhile, the security forces have revealed they will ensure rival fans are kept apart tonight at a stadium where Wolves supporters previously complained about heavy-handed treatment.
The Molineux club complained to UEFA about the way their fans were treated by local security forces and the police when they brought 6,000 fans to their Group Stages match in November.
Braga's PSP declined to reveal how many of their security forces will be in attendance during the day.
But they praised Rangers supporters in Braga for their 'festival atmosphere' ahead of the game.
Over 5,000 Gers fans are expected in Braga for the second leg of the last 32 clash, second leg showdown and hundreds of police and security forces will be in attendance.
And the local Portuguese cops swooped to arrest three local men who were trying to sell drugs to Rangers fans in the city's Praca da Republica after they were caught by undercover officers of the Portuguese PSP (Policia de Seguranca Publica).
They stated: "The PSP of Braga today arrested three individuals suspected of drug trafficking, this afternoon, with the fans of Rangers in the centre of the city.
"The suspects approached Scottish supporters under the pretext of selling sunglasses and also ended up trying to sell narcotic substances.
"But the atmosphere has been festive among supporters of Glasgow Rangers."
Meanwhile, the security forces have revealed they will ensure rival fans are kept apart tonight at a stadium where Wolves supporters previously complained about heavy-handed treatment.
The Molineux club complained to UEFA about the way their fans were treated by local security forces and the police when they brought 6,000 fans to their Group Stages match in November.
Braga's PSP declined to reveal how many of their security forces will be in attendance during the day.