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Police prohibit use of firecrackers during Christmas, New Year’s Eve
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Strictly prohibited – A member of the Klaten Police seizes firecrackers sold in a kiosk during an operation in Merbung, South Klaten, Central Java, on Dec.15. (Antara/Aloysius Jarot Nugroho)
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he North Sumatra Police announced on Tuesday the prohibition of the use of all kinds of firecrackers during Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations in areas across the province.
The use of fireworks during the holidays will be prohibited without police permits, they said.
North Sumatra Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Rina Sari Ginting said the prohibition of the use of firecrackers and fireworks on this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations was stipulated on a public announcement, which took effect when North Sumatra Police chief Insp. Gen. Rycko Amelza Dahniel signed it on Dec.16.
Rina said the announcement aimed to create peace and security during the holiday celebrations. “It is expected that everyone understands and adheres to this. Perpetrators could receive criminal sanctions,” she told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday.
Rina said the announcement was circulated to all police offices and introduced to vendors and people in the area.
In the announcement is a requirement for organizers of performances that use fireworks measuring between 2 to 8 inches to get a police permit.
The use of firecrackers in houses of worships, residential areas, hospitals, schools, airports, bus terminals, train stations, seaports, shopping centers, banks, public and private offices and roads is strictly prohibited. (ebf)
