100 Boxes Of Illegal Fireworks Seized In Belait
By Liza Mohd

Kuala Belait - One hundred boxes of prohibited fireworks and firecrackers were seized by Kuala Belait police personnel during a surprise inspection on shops and supermarkets in Belait town, late Monday afternoon.

The surprise inspection was carried out to stop the sale of firecrackers and fireworks not allowed by the police, in conjunction with the Hari Raya celebration.

Eight retail stores and supermarkets in Belait town came under scrutiny of Kuala Belait police personnel led by the Station Commanding Officer.

The vendors were checked for proper documentation for the sale of fireworks and to make sure no firecrackers were sold.

Police personnel issued a stem warning to all vendors not to continue selling prohibited firecrackers and fireworks in the interest of public safety.

In conjunction with the Hari RayaAidilfitri celebration, the Municipal Department issued a temporary licence fee of $50 for permission to sell fireworks, which are legal only during the Ramadhan month.

The approved fireworks include rocket parachute, butterfly, happy boom, electric sparklers, thunder rocket and Saturn missiles battery. However, approval from the police is still required before vendors can sell these fireworks.

Police also issued nine categories of fireworks and firecrackers not permitted for sale such as ceremony shell, small festival ball, display shell, handle elesgroket, thunder clap, ground cakes, 40,0008 small festival balls, w6678 circoblit handle and elesg rocket.

A ban was imposed on such items to safeguard the public as these firecrackers produce an explosive sound and their debris can hurt people and cause damage to properties.

The sale of unauthorised fireworks and firecrackers is an offence under the Arms and Explosives Act Chapter 58, and those found guilty will face a fine of $1,000.

Fireworks are a symbolic tradition to mark the Hari Raya festivities. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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