Late Friday afternoon, the national police and the sub-prefect of Draguignan, Éric de Wispelaere, carried out a control operation around the sale of fireworks. “An approach that is part of a national action”underlined the representative of the State.
Reminder of the new regulations
Objective: to recall the regulations governing the sale of fireworks and other firecrackers, which changed in December 2021. “In particular with the keeping of a complete sales register to ensure traceability over 18 months. In the event of no-show, the manager is liable to 6 months in prison, a fine of 7,500 euros, and an administrative closure. “
But also to raise awareness of the security issues relating to this type of explosive product. “Do’s and Don’ts”. And the commissioner Cédric Fèvre to specify: “We are also here following a report. Young people who have been called to order for using firecrackers in an underground car park have obtained them here.”
Inside the shop, not much to reproach the manager, except for a register kept only for the most powerful category authorized, and not for all the products, as it must now be the case.
She will have to fix it. Police officers also reminded that it is strongly recommended to report any suspicious behavior if there is any doubt that the articles have been used for malicious purposes, in particular against law enforcement. As for the firecrackers supposedly sold to young people, “they were stolen” specified the manager, video surveillance images in support.
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