Authorities in Zamboanga City destroyed several cartons of firecrackers seized during the holiday season. The disposal was carried out in a remote area to prevent accidents and ensure public safety.
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Several cartons of firecrackers confiscated by the police here during the holiday season were destroyed on Tuesday, Jan. 7.A Zamboanga City Police Office statement said the disposal was carried out in coordination with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal-9 and other concerned agencies in Barangay Muti here, more than 50 kilometers away from the central business district.
This operation is part of the ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and maintain peace, especially in times of community celebration. The firecrackers, which were previously seized during routine operations last Yuletide season, were safely and efficiently disposed of by the EOD-9 team, in accordance with established safety protocols, police said. Zamboanga City Police Office spokesperson Police Major Albert Alfaro disclosed these firecrackers were seized based on an ordinance banning their sale and use. These were destroyed in the area far from the town proper to prevent a repeat of the huge explosion that happened in Barangay Cabatangan last July
FIRECRACKERS SAFETY DISPOSAL ZAMBOANGA CITY POLICE
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