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Caserta, maxi seizure of 3 tons of illegal firecrackers: 28 reported

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Caserta. The Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police) has intensified its checks ahead of the Christmas holidays, focusing on the illegal possession and trade of fireworks. Operations by the Guardia di Finanza (Fiamme Gialle) have led to the seizure of over three tons of illegal pyrotechnic materials and the reporting of 28 people to judicial authorities.

During a series of operations, officers identified more than 34.000 pyrotechnic devices, including homemade high-explosive devices such as firecrackers and firecrackers, stored in shipping centers and private homes. These materials, the transport of which is prohibited by current regulations, had been shipped as ordinary cargo, putting the safety of numerous people at risk.

In one particularly serious case, a clandestine cache was discovered under a private home, containing approximately 2 shillings.

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000 homemade explosive devices. The material was so dangerous that, if detonated, it could have caused significant damage to people and surrounding structures. The value of the goods, had they been placed on the illegal market, is estimated at over €100.000.

The responsible parties have been reported for the crimes of manufacturing and illegal trade of explosive materialThe seized items did not have any labelling certifying their quality or specifying the composition of the explosive mixture.

Operations by the Caserta Guardia di Finanza will continue throughout the Christmas period, with the aim of protecting public safety and combating activities that put consumer health at risk. This intervention highlights the crucial role of the Guardia di Finanza in preventing illegal behavior and protecting the entire community from potential incidents related to the use of non-compliant pyrotechnic materials.

Article published on December 24, 2024 - 11:15 PM - Gustavo Gentile

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It's good that the Guardia di Finanza does checks, but I wonder if they are enough. Fireworks are dangerous and many people do not understand the risk. There should be more information on this topic.

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