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Article: Vic: Police seize 1,500 kilograms of illegal fireworks
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- AAP General News (Australia)
- Article date:
- May 2, 2003
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Vic: Police seize 1,500 kilograms of illegal fireworks
MELBOURNE, May 2 AAP - Police and WorkSafe inspectors have seized
more than 1,500kg
of illegal fireworks in Victoria following a four month investigation.
Authorities raided more than 26 addresses between January and April
and intercepted
more than 140 consignments of fireworks.
Victorian WorkCover Minister Rob Hulls said 11 people had been
interviewed over possessing
prohibited fireworks but no charges had yet been laid.
Only licensed pyrotechnicians can legally discharge display fireworks
in Victoria.
Fines for illegal use or sale under the Dangerous Goods Regulations
are up to $250,000
for ...