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37,000 unsafe fireworks seized in Avellino

Type of event:
Explosive Risk, Safety & Security

Victims

Wounded

Date

December 30, 2024

What happened

A significant fireworks seizure was executed in Montella, in the province of Avellino, Italy, by the Guardia di Finanza personnel with territorial jurisdiction. During the routine inspection of a commercial establishment, the authorities discovered 37,000 pyrotechnic articles intended for sale, which were on display without adherence to the stipulated safety regulations. The storage configuration, which did not adhere to the stipulated safety requirements, presented an imminent hazard. The pyrotechnics were stowed on shelves in a manner that compromised their safety features intended to prevent accidental triggering of the ignition fuse. This configuration placed the premises, workers, and customers at risk due to the proximity of the fireworks to flammable materials. No additional information regarding the police operation has been disclosed.

Where it happened

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