Over 1.2 tons of illegal fireworks seized in Milan ahead of New Year
Milan’s Provincial Command of the Guardia di Finanza has confiscated more than 1.2 tons of illegal fireworks in recent days, part of intensified operations targeting the production and sale of unsafe pyrotechnics ahead of the holiday season, Qazinform News Agency cites Agenzia Nova.
Authorities said the crackdown aims to curb the illegal trade in non-compliant and dangerous explosive products. Inspections across the province uncovered multiple irregularities.
Fireworks were stored in unsafe conditions, mixed with other goods, or piled in damaged containers without fire safety measures.
Explosive materials exceeding legal limits for free sale were offered without proper authorization.
The Guardia di Finanza emphasized that these operations are designed to protect public safety during the New Year celebrations, when demand for fireworks typically surges.
Earlier reports noted at least 41 dead in 2 separate blasts at pharma firm, fireworks plant in India.
