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Body searches will be ramped up for football fans at the MCG after security staff failed to stop two men from allegedly carrying loaded guns into Thursday night’s Carlton-Collingwood blockbuster.

Melbourne Cricket Club chief executive Stuart Fox said AI-powered technology had detected items of concern, but staff had failed to follow up with a thorough search.

The way MCG officials ramp up security will be seen at Saturday’s clash between Richmond and Brisbane Lions – the first match at the venue since more than 82,000 fans attended the Blues-Magpies clash.

“Our security screening units identified items of concern and further investigation was required, our initial internal investigation identified a breakdown in the thoroughness of the secondary and manual screening process,” Fox said on Friday after Thursday night’s drama at the ’G.

“As a result, we will be increasing the extensiveness of the secondary manual security process and patrons may experience slight delays as they attend upcoming events.”