Police Department Warns Against Illegal Use of Fireworks

This Christmas, many Belizeans will be lighting up firecrackers and fireworks, even though many of them are illegal. From a safety standpoint, firecrackers are risky because they can be unpredictable, burn at very high temperatures, and easily start fires, which can damage property and endanger lives. They can also cause serious injuries. Earlier today, Deputy Commissioner of Police Bart Jones appeared on Open Your Eyes to warn about the dangers and illegalities of using fireworks.

 

Bart Jones, Deputy Commissioner of Police

“I want to warn those persons as well because there are a number of persons on social media who are offering these things for sale and that is also prohibited as well.  Certainly, if it is an uncustomed good and the customs department, if large quantities are caught, we are going to hand that over to the customs department.  We know that for uncustomed goods, the penalty is three times the value.  So certainly, that will be happening over this entire Christmas holiday.”