Donegal Gardaí have reminded members of the public that fireworks are not just dangerous, they are illegal.
With Halloween getting very close, Garda Claire Rafferty said they don’t want anybody to be frightened by or injured by the illuminations.
“We urge anyone who is thinking about buying or using fireworks to have a rethink,” Gda Rafferty said.
“Many horrific life changing injuries are sustained at Halloween and during the run up to it every year by fireworks. Fireworks are not only dangerous, but there are severe criminal penalties for anyone who is found guilty of the offence of igniting an illegal firework, throwing an ignited firework at a person or property or possession of illegal fireworks for sale or supply.”
The penalties include fines of up to €10,000 and five years imprisonment.
“Should anybody come across fireworks for sale, or any type of antisocial or illegal behaviour in the run up to Halloween, we ask them to please alert us immediately,” Gda Rafferty added.
Gardaí can be contacted on a 24/7 basis in Letterkenny on 074-9167100, Milford on 074-9153060, Buncrana on 074-9320540 or Ballyshannon on 071- 9858530. Always call 999 or 112 in an emergency.
