War operation is set up for Palmeiras x Flamengo

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Fabio Salgueiro - Sao Paulo Diary

SÃO PAULO - A full-scale war operation is mobilizing the São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro police for Sunday's match between Palmeiras and Flamengo at Palestra Itália. A possible revenge attempt by members of Mancha Verde (Green Man) against the rival fans—due to the death of 28-year-old Alessandro Camilo de Melo, known as Gão, who was shot after the match against Flamengo in Rio—has prompted a high alert.

- Although the game is practically a one-person game, we are treating the event as a championship final - said Major Armando Tadeu Camargo, commander of the 2nd Shock Battalion.

"There's a high level of risk due to the death of the Palmeiras fan. Therefore, we'll have special reinforcements from Rocan, and the Rio fans' escort will be significantly reinforced," the military officer added.

Eight buses carrying Flamengo fans will leave Rio at 6:XNUMX a.m. The convoy will be accompanied by the Rio Military Police until it reaches the border with São Paulo, where the São Paulo Military Police will take over as escort to the stadium.