Police: Zero tolerance on unauthorised fireworks
Fireworks are on display in this 2019 file photo. Photo by Roger Jacob
The police will be taking a zero-tolerance stance on the sale and unlawful use of fireworks during the holiday season, they have said.
A release said they will enforce all laws on the misuse of fireworks to ensure the safety and security of all law-abiding citizens.
The release said over the years there have been several reports of serious injuries to people using fireworks, and also unnecessary, sometimes fatal, disturbances to the elderly, convalescents, animals and pets.
Police commissioner Gary Griffith said while using fireworks is not illegal, there are laws restricting their unauthorised sale and misuse.