Problems associated with gang members crossing “territorial lines” over Cup Match were yesterday downplayed by National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief.He said police were “planning for the worst but expecting the best from people” in the lead-in to the four-day holiday weekend.“Generally I’ve heard there will be some movement of people across the bridge to enjoy the Cup Match holiday from Central to West,” he said at the second police press conference on Cup Match held this week.“It’s not anticipated that it would be antagonistic, it’s just expected that some people would want to cheer on their favourite teams and what we expect and what we’re asking is that everybody act civilly and just have a good time.“However, should things escalate, the police do have enough intelligence and manpower — strength on the ground to dampen down anything that would be antagonistic or illegal. We’re planning for the worst but expecting the best from people on this Cup Match holiday.”The Bermuda Police Service, the Bermuda Regiment, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and their “community partners” were all on call should problems arise on land or sea, Mr Perinchief added.His comments were echoed by Police Superintendent Martin Weekes.“BPS will be conducting high-visibility patrols throughout the weekend with the aim of making Bermuda safer,” he said.“In line with our strategic intent of guns, gangs, drugs and violence reduction, the Bermuda Police Service is intent on deterring those members of the public that might seek to disrupt the holiday with acts of violence and criminality.“Bermuda Police Service patrols, assisted by our colleagues from the Bermuda Reserve Police, will be paying particular attention to incidents of public disorder, weapons possession and public drug misuse.“Those persons who are not deterred by the presence of the police and commit these offences can expect to be promptly arrested and delivered to the courts.”Officers from BPS, the Bermuda Reserve Police and the Bermuda Regiment will be on duty inside and outside Somerset Cricket Club grounds on both days of play.“The club has also contracted the services of a security company and cameras and extra CCTV coverage will be in use in and around the grounds,” said Supt Weekes.He asked residents to “exercise patience, tolerance, caution and good old fashioned common-sense”.“We appeal to the public, and in particular to those persons in the community who are involved in violent crime or have friends and family involved in these crimes, to think about the Cup Match holiday and what it means to their community and to not spoil these events for the whole community as has happened on other occasions,” Supt Weekes added.The Bermuda Regiment will provide maritime assistance, said Commanding Officer Lt Col Brian Gonsalves.“Joint operations with the Police are going to be a more frequent occurrence as the Regiment develops its maritime presence,” he said. “We are excited that our training will ever increasingly be used for operational matters outside of disaster relief and ceremonial roles.”Regiment members aiding police were all part of the volunteer Operational Support Unit, he added.“We are grateful to these soldiers who have decided to forgo holiday plans in order to ensure that the greater population enjoys a safe Cup Match,” he said.