Police discovered 250 kg of illegal fireworks in a hammer apartment

Police discovered 250 kg of illegal fireworks in a hammer apartment

In an unexpected incident in Hamm, a man was arrested after the police found over 250 kilograms of illegally stored pyrotechnics in his apartment building. This included smoke grenades and around 50 ball bombs, which were confiscated on Wednesday by the explosive experts from the State Criminal Police Office in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The 34-year-old resident of the apartment building in Herringen was initially inconspicuous until a witness indication of the illegal activities drawn attention. The police reacted quickly and initiated an investigation into the man due to violations of the explosive law.

The ensuring illegal pyrotechnics goes beyond the normal importance of fireworks and accuses serious security concerns. The company must remain vigilant and report suspicious incidents to minimize potential dangers to the community. Especially in densely populated residential areas such as apartment buildings, the illegal storage of pyrotechnics is a serious risk that should not be ignored. The fast reaction of the police shows how important it is to take such incidents seriously and act appropriately in order to ensure the security of everyone. - nag