Gardai have arrested a man after discovering a huge haul of fireworks at a home in Ballymun, Dublin 9.
Taking to social media with an image of the seizure, officers said the bust came as part of Operation Tombola - a nationwide policing plan focused on the prevention and detection of the sale of fireworks and associated public order and anti-social behaviour issues during the Halloween period.
A man aged in his 20ss was arrested in relation to this seizure.
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In a tweet, a Garda spokesperson said: “As part of #OperationTombola, Gardai in Ballymun seized a large number of fireworks following a search of a residence this weekend
“A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with this seizure.”
In Ireland, an import licence is required for all fireworks, and it is an offence to possess unlicensed fireworks (other than low-hazard fireworks, such as party poppers, sparklers and so on), with the intent to sell or supply.
Those who are caught in possession of fireworks without a licence face fines of up to €10,000 and/or 5 years imprisonment.
Officers warn: “It is also an offence to throw or direct any ignited firework at a person or property, fines of up to €10,000 and/or 5 years imprisonment can apply.
“Remember, fireworks contain explosive materials and are potentially very dangerous if misused, especially high-hazard fireworks (such as bangers, rockets, roman candles, cake/batteries or shells).”
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