Big security measures in San Sebastian ahead of the match between the Royal Society and the Olympique of Lyon

The Ertzaintza and the San Sebastian Local Police have launched a special device in San Sebastian for the Europa League match between the Royal Society and the Olympique of Lyon thisThursday in Anoeta.

The Security Adviser of the Basque Government, Bingen Zupiria, has stated that "appropriate measures have been taken "in the field of security to ensure normality for the party, and has therefore asked the public to take the day" normally "and to comply with the instructions given by the City Council.

He recalled that the Olympique of Lyon has "radical , well-known fans at European level "and that, as in other European cities such as San Sebastian, the police have taken the necessary measures to ensure the safety of the public.

In the same vein, themayor of the city, Jon Insausti, has said that San Sebastián "is ready", but has reflected on "whether it is worth changing our daily lives to make a football game in the city", so he has asked the Donostiarras to calm down because "there is control", but above all he has called for"respect for the fans who come from Lyon, respect for the city and respect for the neighbours".

The security device is causing traffic disruptions and damage to public transport and mobility throughout the day, as a "major security device" has been deployed throughout the city, the City Council said.

Controls and IDs

Last night, the Ertzaintza identified about 20 "radical" fans in the vicinity of Anoeta Stadium in an earlier operation. In addition, the Ertzaintza reported that itseized several prohibited items and weapons from six of them, which have been proposed for administrative punishment.

The persons identified were part of a group of about 100 people gathered in an area adjacent to Anoeta, and the agents found that there were "radical" fans oftheRoyal Society and other similar groups, such as the Celta de Vigo and the Deportivo Alavés.

In addition to the security apparatus in the capital, the Ertzaintza is carrying out checks in Biriatou, where between 200 and 300 ultras of the French team will arrive in San Sebastian. In total, more than 1,000 Lionese fans will attend the match.