2 Da Nang residents turn in 261 illegal firecrackers to police

On February 8, a 57-year-old man identified as T.Q., a resident of Nghia Trung Village, brought 59 homemade paper firecrackers and 39 ball-type ones to the commune police headquarters.

Three days later, another villager, 52-year-old T.X.T., turned in 36 homemade firecrackers and 127 ball-type devices.

In total, authorities collected 95 homemade and 166 ball-type firecrackers.

Police have documented the surrendered items and are keeping them in custody for handling in accordance with regulations.

Vietnam banned the production, trade, transportation and burning of firecrackers nationwide on January 1, 1995, under a decision issued by the then prime minister.

Local police said the voluntary surrender reflects growing public awareness of legal requirements and a stronger sense of responsibility toward maintaining security and public order.

Authorities warned that firecrackers, particularly homemade ones, pose significant risks of fire and injury, threatening lives and property.

Any illegal possession, use or trade of firecrackers will be handled strictly in accordance with the law.

Residents are urged not to engage in or facilitate illegal firecracker-related activities and to report any unlawful storage, sale or use of firecrackers to the nearest police station.