Intensive and targeted controls are carried out by the Greek Police Services to deal with the trafficking and use of illegal firecrackers, children’s firecrackers, flares and other types of fireworks during the Easter holidays.

The purpose of the controls, in addition to compliance with the legislation, is to prevent and prevent accidents that pose a risk of serious injury and loss of life, from the burning of fireworks during the festive season.

In this context, the period from April 16 to 29:

a total of 996 were conducted controls,
61 people were arrested and
were confirmed 30 violations.

At the same time, 28,112 pyrotechnic items were seized, namely:

-13,895- firecrackers,
-7,240- children’s toys,
-4,160- fireworks,
-1,017- launchers,
-678- improvised pyrotechnic devices,
-632- flares,
-370- Bengali and
-120- pyrotechnics for the theater.

It is worth noting that during the same period, no injuries from the use of firecrackers, flares and child safety devices were reported to the Greek Police Services.

It is recalled that information about controls – arrests – confiscations for firecrackers and other pyrotechnic items as well as advice to avoid their use are posted on a special banner on the website of the Hellenic Police (www.astynomia.gr) at the following hyperlink:

https://www.astynomia.gr/odigos-tou-politi/chrisimes-symvoules/symvoules-gia-apofygi-chrisis-krotidon-vengalikon-kai-aftoschedion-eidon-pyrotechnias-kata-tin-periodo-ton-eorton- tou-pascha/

Inspections will continue with unabated intensity throughout the Easter holidays.