42 arrested in Córdoba during World Cup celebrations with disturbances at Patio Olmos
The provincial security force detained 42 individuals in central Córdoba following episodes of violence during celebrations of the national team's qualification to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
42 arrested in Córdoba during World Cup celebrations with disturbances at Patio Olmos
On Tuesday afternoon, the province's Ministry of Security deployed a large operation in the central area of Córdoba capital, with the epicentre at the Patio Olmos complex. As a result of the disturbances recorded there, 42 people were taken into custody.
The operation was deployed in the context of massive gatherings that followed Argentina's victory, which secured its place among the top eight teams of the continental tournament in 2026. To contain the situation, authorities set up barriers, pedestrian traffic controls, surveillance patrols and various preventive measures that required significant deployment of personnel and technical resources.
The police report indicated that the arrests resulted from the conduct of "individuals who caused vandalism and attacked both families and uniformed officers". Faced with this situation, a large-scale operation was organised with the aim of restoring public order and citizen peace.
Through postings on digital platforms, the force reported that in the course of the proceedings, mobile phones and items stolen from a jewellery shop were recovered. It was also confirmed that one officer suffered injuries during the confrontations.
_Source: Cba24n_
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