England fans travelling to the World Cup in Qatar - on a network of 250,000 security cameras.The Gulf state’s CCTV system includes state-of-the-art facial-recognition technology which can track supporters around stadiums and fan zones.
Those who ignore Qatar’s strict anti-booze laws could find themselves arrested.Public drunkenness carries a six-month jail sentence.
The tournament's head of security Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Ansari revealed the extent to which fans will be monitored in TV documentary Countdown To Qatar presented by ex-Manchester United and England footballer Gary Neville.Read More: England at risk of nightmare Euro 2024 qualifying draw after Nations League disasterAl-Ansari said it was "very important" for the Qataris to "monitor physically" the movement of fans.
He added security staff were capable of observing football teams from the second they left the hotel "until their locker room".Questioned by Neville on the force officers will deploy at the tournament he said: "We are ready to respond to any incidents.
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