Authorities Destroy P60k Worth of Illegal Firecrackers in Tuguegarao
Authorities destroyed P60,000 worth of illegal firecrackers confiscated during their operation in Tuguegarao City.
Regional Civil Security Unit 2 Asst. The firecrackers were extinguished with water, according to Police Chief Lt. Col. Romulo Talay, so they could never be ignited again. He said that the firecrackers were discovered during a series of police operations in the Cagayan Valley or Region 2.
Piccolo, poppop, five star, pla-pla, lolo thunder, gigantic bawang, whistling bomb, super lolo, large Judas belt, bin Laden, mother rockets, kwitis, and luces were among the illegal fireworks destroyed, based on the report. Aside from that, they also confiscated “boga” or improvised explosives made of PVC tubes and other materials.
The police department also stated that they expect the New Year’s Eve celebration will be “casualty-free” due to the stringent enforcement of Republic Act No. 7183, or the law on pyrotechnic devices.
Meanwhile, according to data from the Department of Health (DOH) this Friday, December 30, two days before the coming of the New Year, the number of Filipinos hurt by firecrackers has grown to 41. The ministry advised the public once more to refrain from using fireworks so that every family can enjoy a complete and safe Christmas and New Year’s celebration.
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