Blitz on firecrackers

KUCHING: A special taskforce will soon be set up to monitor the illegal sale and letting-off of firecrackers and fireworks, said acting State Commissioner of Police SAC I Datuk Abdul Rahman Hussin. Speaking to reporters here yesterday, he assured that enforcement works would continue to ensure that regulations were strictly adhered to.

“A special order will be directed to my men to combat sales and use of firecrackers during this festive season. The existing regulations for such activities are on-going,” he said after receiving Raya goodies from the Social Development and Urbanisation Ministry’s Women Bureau at Wisma Wanita in Semariang near here.

“The people are still not allowed to play firecrackers, not even during Hari Raya Aidilfitri. For fireworks, only certain types are permitted while there are three or four kinds prohibited,” Abdul Rahman added.

Asked what fireworks were banned, Rahman said: “I need to refer to the list with images and names in my office. I cannot recall what they are right now.”

He pointed out that police would heighten patrols besides setting up taskforce in both urban and rural areas to closely monitor sale of firecrackers and letting off of fireworks.

To another question, he said the police had to work together with the Royal Customs to impose stringent checks on all entry points into the State.

“We will work with the Customs to seriously check those entry points. If there is any illegal sale, we will investigate,” he added.

The Borneo Post