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Case No. 7230Illegal fireworks (possession and sale) · Co. Dublin · 30 Oct 2023

Illegal fireworks worth over €8,000 seized in Finglas, Dublin

Gardaí seized illegal fireworks worth more than €8,000 at a premises in Finglas, Dublin, on Monday evening, 30 October 2023. The seizure of 29 boxes of multi-fire fireworks was part of ongoing investigations under Operation Tombola, which targets the supply of illegal fireworks. No arrests or charges are reported, and investigations into the seizure were still ongoing when the report was published on 31 October 2023.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí seized illegal fireworks in a case concerning possession and sale of illegal fireworks.
  • The seized fireworks were 29 boxes of multi-fire fireworks, valued at more than €8,000 in one report and at approximately €8,000 in another.
Where
The search took place at a premises in Finglas, Dublin.
When
  • The search took place on Monday evening, 30 October 2023.
  • The seizure was reported on 31 October 2023.
Investigation
  • The seizure was part of ongoing investigations related to Operation Tombola, which targets the supply of illegal fireworks.
  • Investigations into the seizure are ongoing.
Charges
The articles report no arrests or charges.
Other details
  • Gardaí reminded the public ahead of a busy night for emergency services that the sale, possession and use of fireworks is illegal.
  • A Garda spokesperson warned that fireworks can cause serious injury, distress to people and pets, and fires.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized illegal fireworks worth more than €8,000. (irishmirror.ie)
  • what29 boxes of multi-fire fireworks valued at about €8,000 were seized. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe search took place at a premises in Finglas. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on Monday evening. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure was part of Operation Tombola, which targets the supply of illegal fireworks. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the seizure are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Oct2023
    Otheririshmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí swoop to seize illegal fireworks worth more than €8,000

    Reports a single garda search and seizure of illegal fireworks at a Finglas premises under Operation Tombola; no arrests are mentioned.