The $30 million security bill
The Hungarian government has allocated a staggering $30 million to ensure the safety of fans during the UEFA Champions League final, with an estimated 45,000 supporters expected to descend upon the city.
According to Major General Dr. János Zoltán Kuczik, commander of operations, 'We will take decisive action if we encounter any behaviour that disrupts public order.'
The city has also arranged additional public transport and dedicated fan buses to accommodate the influx of supporters.
4,000 officers deployed, 10,000 ticketless fans expected
Organisers anticipate as many as 10,000 ticketless fans may travel to Hungary, drawn by the prospect of Arsenal's first Champions League final appearance in nearly two decades .
The previous final for the London club was in 2006, ending in a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona.
Major General Dr. jános Zoltán Kuczik stated, 'It's no secret that having fans from London and Paris in Budapest at the same time poses a significant risk, but it is our job to minimize that risk.'
Violent confrontations erupt on Király Street
Video recordings from Király Street depict scenes of fans exchanging punches and kicks, with flares being launched into the air.
French supporters were audibly chanting 'allez' during the brawl, according to witnesses.
Authorities have opened an investigation into 'group disorder' and are reviewing footage to identify those involved.
Two British nationals arrested, one for disorderly conduct and another for damaging a vehicle
Two British nationals have already been taken into custody,one for disorderly conduct and another for damaging a vehicle.
The match, to be held at the Puskas Arena, will see approximately 4 ,000 officers deployed both inside the stadium and throughout the city.
Isolated incidents began as early as Friday night
Isolated incidents began as early as Friday night, with social media videos showing further clashes between rival factions .
Police reported that a group set off smoke flares shortly after midnight and that others were fighting on Király Street.
At 4 p.m. local time Friday, a British man was arrested following an altercation with two Portuguese individuals at a Champions Festival gate; all three were charged with disorderly conduct.
A second British fan was detained later after climbing onto a car and causing damage.
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