Customs discovers 520 kg wedding fireworks-drivers without permission!
Customs discovers 520 kg wedding fireworks-drivers without permission!
Dreieck Spreeau, 15537 Schöneiche bei Berlin, Deutschland - An exciting incident occurred on Autobahn 10 at the Spreeau triangle, where customs discovered over 500 kilograms of illegal pyrotechnics. These were at least 34 boxes that the driver, a 33-year-old man from France, allegedly bought for a wedding celebration. The security forces of the Potsdam main customs office informed that the approximately 520 kg fireworks belong to category 3 and were acquired in Poland, which is illegal without the necessary approval. Borkener Zeitung reported that the driver had not only overcome several stumbling blocks for dealing with this Explosive substances, but now also faces a tax criminal proceedings and a violation of the explosive law. In order to round off the matter, a security deposit of 500 euros was imposed and the fireworks were secured.
But this incident is not the only one who alarmed the authorities. Especially around the turn of the year, the war is increasingly being warned of illegal pyrotechnics. The Austrian customs reports numerous intervals and emphasizes the dangers that are associated with the acquisition of non-approved fireworks. In the previous year there were 67 attacks, in which a total of 4,189 of illegal fireworks were confiscated. Also this year, until December 9, 2024, 33 attacks with 3,662 fireworks.
The risk of injury that comes from illegal fireworks should not be underestimated. The main customs office urgently draws attention to the fact that unknown origin and poor processing of the products can lead to serious injuries. In addition, according to the explosive law, the use of non-conformity fireworks and the falsification of the CE license plate is punishable. For different categories of fireworks, strict regulations apply. For example, special permission is required for category F2, while fireworks in the categories F3 and F4 may not be used in general without permission. In the event of violations, not only fines of up to 10,000 euros, but also imprisonment of up to six weeks. The customs officers therefore carry out mobile main operations to counter illegal fireworks. The recommendations of Stefan Frisch, a spokesman for the main customs office Krefeld, are clear: Anyone looking for fireworks should adhere to the legal regulations. The purchase of illegal fireworks can not only lead to an unpleasant legal aftermath, but also bring extreme risks for your own security and that of others. Shirty products could lead to serious injuries such as burns or even the loss of limbs. The dangers of illegal pyrotechnics
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