Palermo: seizure of fireworks in Ciaculli, explosive material inventoried and classified, all of unknown origin and with an active mass of 19,5 kg
The State Police bomb squad inventoried and classified the explosive material, all of which was of unknown origin and had an active mass of 19,5 kg.
Palermo: seizure of fireworks in Ciaculli, explosive material inventoried and classified, all of unknown origin and with an active mass of 19,5 kg.
New Year's Eve is approaching, with the consequent intensification of activities aimed at preventing and combating the illicit use of fireworks. The latest seizure by the State Police occurred in the last few hours inside a condominium garage in Ciaculli, where patrols from the Brancaccio and S. Lorenzo Police Stations operated in collaboration.
The police officers, employed in territorial control activities, arrived near a highly populated area and, right next to one of the many garages in the area, they were able to clearly see a large pile of pyrotechnic devices through the half-opening of the shutter.
The officers deemed it appropriate to proceed with an inspection, obtaining the dispatch of specialized personnel from the State Police's Bomb Squad/Anti-Sabotage Unit.
Inside the box was a 34-year-old man living in the neighborhood who immediately admitted to having purchased the large quantity of firecrackers with the idea of reselling them at retail in the city squares in anticipation of the upcoming holidays.
The State Police bomb squad inventoried and classified the explosive material, all of which was of unknown origin and had an active mass of 19,5 kg.
Among the devices there are several that are particularly dangerous and craftily packaged.
Everything was seized and transported to suitable places for conservation.
The 34-year-old was reported for the crime of trading and possession of explosive material without authorization.
The discovery of the material, also in light of the place chosen for its conservation, devoid of fire prevention measures and potentially exposed to causes of ignition, even accidental, since it is highly sensitive to heat, friction, impacts and electrostatic discharges, constitutes a danger to public safety.
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