THE police have issued restrictions which will be in place during the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships that get underway today at National Stadium in St Andrew.

No firearms, knives, ice picks, machetes, firecrackers, aerosol sprays, large igloos, glass bottles, lighters, frozen water or drinks, drugs, alcohol, glass bottles, umbrellas with pointed tips, or any item that can be used as a weapon will be allowed inside the stadium.

Licensed firearm holders have been advised to make alternative arrangements for the safekeeping of their firearms as no provisions will be made at the venue nor at National Stadium Police Station.

Firearm holders are also being warned not to leave firearms in their vehicles, as this is a dangerous practice.

The police have also advised that all patrons entering the stadium will be subject to being searched. Additionally, no smoking will be allowed inside, and persons found in breach may be asked to leave the stadium.