Security Breach at MCG Spurs Heightened Measures

Following a security breach at the Melbourne Cricket Ground where two men brought guns into a football match, officials plan to strengthen security measures. The men, who were later charged and banned for life from AFL matches, highlighted vulnerabilities in current processes.

In an alarming security lapse at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), authorities are intensifying measures after two men managed to smuggle firearms into an Australian Rules football match on Thursday.

The breach was identified after the men, aged 21 and 27, resisted leaving the stadium during a Collingwood vs. Carlton game attended by 82,058 people, prompting their arrest and subsequent firearms charges.

MCG CEO Stuart Fox announced stricter manual security processes to prevent future incidents, expressing that patrons might face minor delays. AFL CEO Andrew Dillon condemned the breach, emphasizing ongoing collaboration with authorities to ensure a safe environment for over 1.2 million fans throughout the season.

(With inputs from agencies.)