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Polish police prepares for World Cup
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-06-02 09:31

According to Polish news agency PAP, more than 60 Polish policemen will be in the security forces at this year's soccer World Cup in Germany on the strength of a May agreement between both countries.

Among others the Polish officers will help identify Polish stadium rowdies and stadium-ban holders.

During the World Cup there will also be more police on Polish railway terminals, airports and roads.

The football world championship will begin on June 9 and will last until July 9.