What started as a report of fireworks nuisance ended with the discovery of hundreds of cobras and dozens of shells. Fireworks from the prohibited category F4, a category intended exclusively for professional use. The officers were not only astonished by the quantity and weight of the fireworks but also by the way they were stored. The fireworks were stored in a carport in the middle of a residential area. If these fireworks had exploded prematurely, the damage would have been unimaginable. A specialized company has been engaged to remove all the fireworks. The fireworks will be destroyed.
A 24-year-old man from Oss has been arrested.
Storing heavy illegal fireworks is life-threatening
Storing large quantities of fireworks in homes or garages is extremely dangerous. The fire and explosion risk is enormous and poses a great danger to residents. Fireworks are often stored in hazardous conditions, which increases the danger even more.
Have information about illegal fireworks?
Illegal trade and storage of prohibited fireworks create life-threatening situations. If you have information, report it to the police at 0900-8844 or anonymously via M. 0800 7000 or via Meldmisdaadanoniem.nl.