No leniency for fireworks offenders
This followed his warning issued on January 23 that Police would take vigorous enforcement action against people during the Lunar New Year period for importing, selling, discharging or in possession of fireworks.
He reminded the public that any person caught contravening the law on fireworks was liable upon conviction to a maximum fine of $25,000 and six months' imprisonment.
It is believed that the latest seizure of fireworks when detonated could cause structural damage to buildings within a radius of 50 meters and lethal up to 100 metres.
Officers display seized illegal fireworks