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34 kilograms of fireworks found during border check

During a border check in Selb (Wunsiedel district), border police discovered around 34 kilograms of fireworks in a car. A permit was required for some of the fireworks that were found on Tuesday afternoon, the police announced on Wednesday. The people in the car wanted to enter Germany from the...

A lit New Year's Eve rocket is stuck in the ground. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A lit New Year's Eve rocket is stuck in the ground. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Wunsiedel - 34 kilograms of fireworks found during border check

During a border check in Selb (Wunsiedel district), border police discovered around 34 kilograms of fireworks in a car. A permit was required for some of the fireworks that were found on Tuesday afternoon, the police announced on Wednesday. The people in the car wanted to enter Germany from the Czech Republic. The 28-year-old driver of the car to which the fireworks belonged is being investigated for violating the Explosives Act.

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  1. The same district of Wunsiedel in Bavaria, Germany, has reported an increase in criminality related to illegal fireworks.
  2. Crossing the border from the Czech Republic into Germany for fireworks celebration in Bavaria's Wunsiedel led to a car being stopped and inspected by border control.
  3. The discovery of 34 kilograms of fireworks in a car during border control in Wunsiedel triggered a criminal investigation under the Explosives Act.
  4. The Czech Republic is a common source for fireworks smuggling into Germany, particularly in regions like Upper Franconia, known for its festive celebrations.
  5. The police in Wunsiedel are urging car owners to obey border control regulations, especially during fireworks season, to avoid criminal charges.
  6. Fireworks-related incidents, such as the one in Wunsiedel, reflect the need for stricter border control measures to combat criminality and ensure safety during celebrations.

Source: www.stern.de

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