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Limassol under strict police security for Maccabi-Hapoel EuroLeague match

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Limassol and the Spyros Kyprianou athletic center are under a heavy police cordon due to the EuroLeague basketball match between Israeli teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Police have implemented a multi-level operational security plan incorporating armed officers, K9 units, riot squads, and special services.
Authorities are conducting strict physical checks and screenings at the venue, while prohibiting items such as lighters and coins.

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Cyprus Police implemented high-level security measures in Limassol ahead of the EuroLeague basketball derby between Israeli teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv, held on the evening of November 12 at the Spyros Kyprianou Athletic Center. Police Press Representative Byron Vyronos stated that authorities executed a multi-level operational plan tailored to risk assessments and the event's specific requirements to ensure the safety of spectators and the smooth conduct of the game.

The security deployment featured hundreds of officers, armed personnel, K9 units, anti-riot teams, the Special Anti-Terrorist Unit (MMAD), special services, anti-drone technology, and the specialized water-cannon vehicle "Aiantas." Police enforced strict entry controls at the arena, requiring physical pat-downs and screening through metal-detector arches. Spectators were strictly prohibited from bringing items such as lighters and coins into the venue.

The match attracted significant interest from fans traveling to Cyprus for the event. Early reporting noted that over 1,000 tickets had been sold by Wednesday afternoon, with expected attendance reaching approximately 1,500 supporters, while Maccabi was allocated up to 3,000 tickets per home game hosted at the venue.

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