27/10/2005
Police seize fireworks and counterfeit goods in north Belfast
Police in North Belfast have seized a substantial quantity of illegal fireworks and other items following three planned searches on Wednesday.
Over 1,000 fireworks, along with 40 cartons of cigarettes, were seized from a house at Downview Gardens, off Antrim Road.
A total of 805 rocket-type fireworks were seized from a house at Glasgow Street, off the Shore Road while at Elmfield Street in the Ardoyne area over 5,000 cigarettes, cash and over 200 counterfeit DVDs were also seized.
Chief Supt. Mike Little, called on members of the public to help bring about more seizures by showing their support.
“The sale and distribution of illegal fireworks is taken very seriously and will not be tolerated within North Belfast DCU," he said. “These fireworks not only cause great annoyance in the community, but are potentially very dangerous.
“Police want to take as many of these fireworks as possible out of circulation, but we need the support of parents and the whole community. Anyone who is aware of illegal fireworks being sold should contact police."
(MB/SP)
Over 1,000 fireworks, along with 40 cartons of cigarettes, were seized from a house at Downview Gardens, off Antrim Road.
A total of 805 rocket-type fireworks were seized from a house at Glasgow Street, off the Shore Road while at Elmfield Street in the Ardoyne area over 5,000 cigarettes, cash and over 200 counterfeit DVDs were also seized.
Chief Supt. Mike Little, called on members of the public to help bring about more seizures by showing their support.
“The sale and distribution of illegal fireworks is taken very seriously and will not be tolerated within North Belfast DCU," he said. “These fireworks not only cause great annoyance in the community, but are potentially very dangerous.
“Police want to take as many of these fireworks as possible out of circulation, but we need the support of parents and the whole community. Anyone who is aware of illegal fireworks being sold should contact police."
(MB/SP)
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