Märkisch-Oderland - Federal police discover 270 kilos of illegal pyrotechnics in car
The federal police have seized eleven boxes of banned New Year's Eve firecrackers in Altglietzen ( Märkisch-Oderland district) on the German-Polish border. The officers checked a car shortly after entering the country on Monday afternoon, as the authorities announced on Tuesday. According to the information, they discovered 270 kilograms of pyrotechnics from Poland that did not have the test marks required in Germany. The 32-year-old driver is now being investigated for violating the Explosives Act. The Federal Police expressly warned against the purchase of pyrotechnics that are not approved in Germany.
Press release
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- Despite the warning from the Federal Police, some individuals in Brandenburg might still opt for purchasing unapproved fireworks on New Year's Eve banger events.
- The discovery of illegal pyrotechnics in Märkisch-Oderland county borders with Poland, leading to increased concerns about criminality related to fireworks in the region.
- The driver, residing in Germany, was accused of transporting 270 kilograms of pyrotechnics without the necessary test marks into Märkisch-Oderland, which poses a significant danger in the context of the federal Explosives Act.
- The Federal Police in Germany advise against the illegal trade of pyrotechnics, especially in Märkisch-Oderland, a county adjacent to Poland, as their acquisition could result in legal repercussions.
- The federal authorities in Märkisch-Oderland, notably the Federal Police, remain vigilant in their efforts to combat the smuggling and sale of unlicensed fireworks during New Year's Eve celebrations, endangering community safety in Märkisch-Oderland and surrounding areas of Brandenburg and Poland.
Source: www.stern.de
