The Scottish Government are set to crack down on pyro in Scottish football after colourful displays during the semi-finals over weekend.
Smoke bombs and pyrotechnics were seen in both Falkirk vs Inverness and Celtic vs Rangers, most prominently the latter where flares, smoke canisters and strobes were set off by both sets of fans ahead of kick-off. And a government spokesperson says the new Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 will provide cops with extra powers when it comes into effect from June 6. This won't be in effect in time for the final on June 3 as things stand.
A statement said: “No one should be put at risk of harm from the misuse of pyrotechnic articles. It is already a criminal offence to take, or attempt to take, pyrotechnics, including fireworks, into football stadiums and the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 will provide Police Scotland with further measures to deter and prevent their use from June 2023.
