Gardaí warn fireworks offences can bring €10,000 fines and five years in prison


Gardaí are warning that the possession and ignition of fireworks can carry serious penalties, urging people not to purchase them.

Aside from being illegal, fireworks can cause life-changing injuries, with incidents becoming more frequent at this time of year.

Garda Pádraig McFadden told this morning’s Greg Hughes Show that those convicted could face fines of up to €10,000 and five years in prison:

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