Frankfurt (Oder) - Customs seize over 67 kilos of illegal firecrackers
Customs officers have seized over 67 kilograms of illegal fireworks in Frankfurt (Oder) - two young men fled during an inspection. This was announced by the main customs office on Wednesday. According to the information, the customs officers checked a group of young men who were crossing the city bridge from Poland to Germany with a shopping trolley and a suitcase on Saturday.
They confiscated a total of 238 packages containing 4,760 category 3 firecrackers, which require a permit. According to the customs officers, two of the three men checked were able to flee during the check and were not apprehended. Criminal tax proceedings were initiated, two against persons unknown.
According to the Explosives Act, legally approved category 3 and 4 fireworks that have been tested by an EU member state may only be set off by trained and certified fireworks experts. In the border region with Poland, customs officials repeatedly seize unauthorized fireworks. According to the information, pyrotechnics can be purchased in the neighboring country all year round.
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- Despite the seizure of illegal firecrackers in Brandenburg, individuals continue to purchase pyrotechnics across the border in Poland due to its availability year-round.
- The men who fled during the inspection in Frankfurt (Oder) could potentially face charges for criminality related to the unauthorized possession and distribution of firecrackers.
- The case in Frankfurt (Oder) serves as a reminder that only trained and certified fireworks experts are allowed to set off category 3 and 4 fireworks, as stipulated by the Explosives Act.
- Fireworks enthusiasts looking for a festive display might consider attending a professional fireworks show in Frankfurt (or) Germany, where the use of illegal firecrackers like those seized in Frankfurt (Oder) is prohibited.
Source: www.stern.de
