The police proceeded to arrest a person accused of possessing and trading thousands of firecrackers and sparklers.

Specifically, the Rethymnon Security Police officers, as part of actions to deal with the illegal sale, trade and use of flares and firecrackers, conducted an investigation at the business of the specific person in the area of ​​Mylopotamos municipality, during which a total of 52,800 firecrackers were found and confiscated .

The preliminary investigation is carried out by the Rethymnon Security sub-directorate.

The Greek Police recommends the following to citizens and especially to parents:The manufacture, trade, purchase, possession and use of firecrackers and their launching devices by anyone is prohibited. Inform children of the risks of serious injury, dismemberment and even death. Do not allow them to approach areas of illegal burning of these species, because no one guarantees that an accident will not occur. Adults, do not use sparklers and fireworks, because there is a risk of children imitating you. Do not forget that sparklers and fireworks are not toys, but extremely dangerous materials and their use poses risks to physical integrity and life itself“.

The controls of the services of the general regional police directorate of Crete, according to relevant information, will be implemented throughout the Easter holiday season, aiming to prevent the illegal possession and trade of firecrackers – sparklers, in order to avoid causing accidents to the detriment of users and unsuspecting citizens.