WARRANT EXECUTED – FIREWORKS SEIZED

WARRANT EXECUTED – FIREWORKS SEIZED 

Yesterday, NPT Officers executed a warrant in the Dewsbury West Ward area. While the warrant was initially for drugs, officers uncovered a significant stash of fireworks believed to be held illegally for sale without a licence.

163 packs of fireworks seized
Totalling around 700 individual fireworks

Breakdown of what was found:
• 43 Blasters (5 per pack) = 215 fireworks
• 11 Thunderking (20 shots each)
• 23 Mafia (15 shots each)
• 37 Thunderbomb (10 per pack) = 370 fireworks
• 37 Outlaw (180 shots each)
• 4 Shooting Stars (5 per pack) = 20 fireworks
• 8 Hot Shot Dum Dums (3 per pack) = 20 fireworks

These items were seized and will not make it to the streets. Selling fireworks without a licence is illegal and dangerous. For further information on bonfire / fire safety please visit: https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/advice/personal-safety-and-possessions/bonfire-firework-halloween-safety/bonfire-firework-safety