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Uruguay national team under US scrutiny, checks with drug sniffing dogs and detectors

Politiko 2026-06-16 17:11:25

Uruguay national team under US scrutiny, checks with drug sniffing dogs and

The Uruguay national team faced increased security measures upon arrival in the United States, where the team has landed as part of preparations for the World Cup.

According to reports, the Uruguayan delegation was searched immediately after disembarking from the bus, with local authorities conducting detailed baggage checks with the help of drug-sniffing dogs, as well as checks with explosives detection equipment.

The screening process took place in public, with players lining up on the sidewalk during the procedures, a situation that has caused concern within the team.

The measures applied are part of the security protocols established by US authorities for international delegations, which in some cases have been reported as lengthy and strict. These checks have also included cases of isolation of individuals and refusal of entry into the territory for security reasons.

The situation was further complicated by travel delays, as the team's plane was forced to stop at another airport in the region, causing Uruguay to arrive at their destination just hours before the first match, which ended in a draw.

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