Northern, Central and Western Division have had no issues with regards to illegal fireworks

A day away from Diwali, the Department of Mineral Resources has confirmed that the Northern, Central and Western Division have had no issues with regards to illegal fireworks.

Mineral Resources Department Acting Director Apete Soro says that they have carried out awareness with retailers and the public and are hopeful that people will adhere to the rules on the use of fireworks.

Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro has reiterated the importance of children being supervised when using fireworks.

Naisoro says that the throwing of fireworks targeting houses and moving vehicles is an offence and if Police receive any reports of such actions, they will investigate these reports.

People using fireworks outside the permitted hours face a fine of $200 while people caught in possession of illegal fireworks face a fine of $400 or 1 year imprisonment.

Those who are found importing or manufacturing illegal fireworks will be fined $800 or face a prison term not exceeding 2 years.

The permitted hours for fireworks tomorrow is 5pm to midnight.