Caraga police to file raps vs. violators of pyrotechnics law

Appropriate cases are set to be filed in court today, Monday against the identified possible violators of selling and distribution of firecrackers and pyrotechnics prohibited under Republic Act 7183 in Region 13, according to Caraga Philippine National Police chief PCSupt. Rolando B. Felix.

A large volume of assorted prohibited firecrackers and pyrotechnics representing the confiscations during the Christmas season of the yuletide and New Year celebrations were presented for inspection by the regional police here.

This, even as the Caraga Police announced a reduced number of injured victims and “zero” case of indiscriminate firing and stray bullet injuries during the height of the revelries on Sunday afternoon.

The confiscated items presented for inspection by PCSupt. Felix at the police regional headquarters grandstand, Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, this city, consisted of assorted firecrackers and pyrotechnics such as Picolo, Giant Kwitis, 5-Star OG, imported Baby Rocket, Pop Pop, Super Lolo, Watusi and Big Mega, which were confiscated from the cities of Bayugan and Butuan.

The confiscated items from the cities of Surigao, Bislig, town of Prosperidad and other areas were left at the disposition of their local police as these will be used as part of the pieces of evidence during the filing of cases.

The total volume of confiscated firecrackers and pyrotechnics in the region, according to the PNP regional chief, reached 563,188 pieces.

Also, he announced a reduction by 57 percent of the number of firecracker-related injuries, as this year records only 15 as compared to 35 during the same period of last year.

All of the cases were minor injuries and were treated out of the medical facilities, police said. CSupt. Felix clarified however that their report is unofficial as only DOH can issue the official report on the matter.

The police here in Caraga also announced a “zero” case of indiscriminate firing and stray bullet victims as of noon on January 1.

“The community reported and cooperated to the call of the authorities for the safe Yuletide and New Year celebration and (the success was) also due to the relentless pro-active measures conducted by the Department of Health and the local government units including the help of the media in information dissemination on the campaign against the use of illegal firecrackers in greeting the New Year,” Felix also said. (PNA)

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