Gardaí seized approximately €20,000 worth of illegal fireworks during a raid in Sligo this week.
On Wednesday, October 18 Gardaí searched a home in Sligo Town as part of Operation Tombola, which began at the start of this month.
During the search on Wednesday evening, a large quantity of fireworks valued at around €20,000 were seized, along with a small quantity of cocaine.
Investigations are ongoing in relation to this seizure at Sligo Garda station.
In a statement, An Garda Síochána reminded the public that the possession and sale of fireworks is illegal in Ireland.
“Operation Tombola sees An Garda Síochána work with partners and stakeholders to increase understanding on the harm fireworks may cause as Halloween approaches, while also highlighting the legislation which prevents the possession of unlicensed fireworks.”
“The sale, possession or use of fireworks in this country is illegal. It is also illegal to possess any fireworks that may have been legally purchased outside of the jurisdiction and then brought into the State and Gardaí will confiscate any fireworks found in the possession of persons and such persons are also liable to prosecution.”
“Fireworks can cause great distress to farm animals and family pets and there is always the possibility of outbreaks of fires in properties if fireworks continue to burn after landing.”
