Illegal fireworks in the border area: 36,000 bangs confiscated!

Beamte entdeckten am Grenzübergang Pomellen über 36.000 illegale Feuerwerkskörper. Ein 20-jähriger Fahrer ohne Dokumente wurde festgenommen.
Officials discovered over 36,000 illegal fireworks at the border crossing. A 20-year-old driver without documents was arrested. (Symbolbild/MMV)

Illegal fireworks in the border area: 36,000 bangs confiscated!

Last weekend, the customs officials and the federal police made a explosive discovery at the border crossing Pomelle. A total of over 36,000 illegal fireworks of category F3 were distributed on two vehicles and should cross the border towards Germany. Bild reports that the total weight of the confiscated fireworks bodies is more than 540 kg. However, a 20-year-old driver from the Netherlands, who took responsibility for the load, had no necessary documents for transport. The officials took the fireworks securely and initiated criminal proceedings against the driver because of the excessive fireworks according to the explosive law.

At the check, the young man said that the fireworks were intended for the family business in the Netherlands. However, there were no more specific information. This tactics to transport illegal fireworks could have far -reaching consequences, because like the press portal is the import of such products that has to be carefully regulated. The illegal products not only endanger the safety of buyers, but also that of the general public.

dangers of illegal fireworks

The use and the purchase of illegal fireworks are not only problematic from a legal point of view, but also hide considerable risks. According to a notification of the customs , unknown origin or defective processing of fireworks can lead to serious injuries. Burns, loss of limbs or the eyesight are just a few of the potential dangers. The falsification of CE markings is also a criminal offense, and the use of non-conformity-rated fireworks is prohibited according to the explosive law.

Especially at the turn of the year, when many people resort to fireworks, Stefan Frisch, spokesman for the main customs office Krefeld, advises against unpublished fireworks. Special approval is only required for certain categories of fireworks; For most of the F3 category, strict requirements are determined that must be observed.

The current events at the Pomeelle border crossing are a clear sign that the authorities are vigilant and will continue the fight against illegal fireworks import. The security of the citizens must always be in the first place.

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