Vancouver’s World Cup has come with a supercharged policing campaign, residents say

During Vancouver’s World Cup, residents reported increased aggressive policing in the Downtown Eastside, causing concern for their safety. Tyson Singh Kelsall, a local advocate, noted that police actions, including detaining individuals and imposing fines, have worsened the community's drug crisis. Critics attribute these tactics to the World Cup, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities in one of Canada's most at-risk neighborhoods.

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