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The Guardian
Vancouver World Cup Upsurged Police Presence
During Vancouver’s 2026 World Cup, increased police deployment and aggressive law enforcement practices have intensified in the Downtown Eastside neighborhood near BC Place, where residents report heightened displacement, fines, and police activity. Community organizations have documented instances of police officers forcibly removing sedated individuals from sidewalks without medical assistance, raising concerns about safety and harm to vulnerable populations. These measures coincide with temporary bylaws and policing initiatives aimed at presenting a "clean" environment for the event, prompting fears that long-term impacts on residents, especially marginalized and Indigenous communities, will persist beyond the tournament.
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