Gardaí in Waterford continue crackdown on illegal fireworks

Gardaí have recovered a substantial amount of fireworks from a local property.

This morning as part of Operation Tombola, a warrant was executed on a property in Piltown, which falls within the Waterford City Community Area Policing District. 

Gardaí recovered a substantial amount of fireworks, all of which are illegal. 

A file is being prepared and a prosecution is pending.

Operation Tombola is a nationwide policing plan focused on the prevention and detection of the sale of fireworks and associated public order and anti-social behaviour issues during the Halloween period.

A statement from An Garda Síochana said: "Gardaí will continue to work hard to remove illegal and dangerous fireworks from circulation in our communities. Every year at Halloween we see significant injuries to people and property through the illegal use of fireworks.

"Do not buy illegal fireworks. Information on the law regarding the penalties for possession and sale of these items is clearly laid out on www.citizensinformation.ie."

Gardaí are reminding the public to contact your local Garda Station if you have information in relation to the sale of these items in your communities. 

You can also use the confidential line on 1800 666 111.