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Combating piracy at Maracanã

GEPE seizes material sold illegally during Flamengo's match at Maracanã.

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A street vendor was detained last night at Maracanã Stadium during Flamengo's Copa Sudamericana match. The reason was illegally selling unlicensed club merchandise.

With the assistance of lawyers from Olympikus, Flamengo's official sports brand, and members of the Special Group for Happiness and Security in Stadiums (Gease-Fla), military police officers from the Special Stadium Policing Group (GEPE) arrested the street vendor and seized items including counterfeit Flamengo jerseys. The incident was reported to the 18th Police Precinct.

The information comes from Gease-Fla, a group created by Presidential Act No. 010/2006, with the purpose of proposing and implementing actions to ensure that all fans, especially Flamengo fans, can enjoy greater safety, comfort, and enjoyment at stadiums. Gease-Fla and its team of volunteers prepare reports on the conditions offered to fans in stadiums, including at away games. The reports can be read at www.gease-fla.com.br.