Illegal fireworks worth £20,000 have been seized by police in Glasgow.
Officers confiscated the stash of explosives in Drumchapel as part of a crack down on unsafe use across Halloween and Bon Fire night.
Anyone with information of illegal sale of fireworks is urged to contact police.
Operation Moonbeam was launched in 2018 in response to significant public disorder and anti-social behaviour in 2017.
This included targeted attacks on the blue light services responding to emergency calls during one of the busiest periods of the year.
The Executive Lead for Operation Moonbeam, Assistant Chief Constable Tim Mairs, said: “Both Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night fall on weekends this year, which also land during our policing operation for the COP26 climate change conference taking place in Glasgow.
“While this will undoubtedly be a time of exceptional demand on the police, and all of our emergency services colleagues, I can assure the public and our partners that we are fully committed to responding to any disorder which may occur as a result of these annual events.
“Owing to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 , there are far fewer organised events taking place this year, but be assured plans are in place to manage any problematic unauthorised events which may occur.
“I encourage those who are parents to young people to speak clearly and seriously to them about the potential for personal injury when handling fireworks, as well as the devastating damage they can cause to property. In addition, anti-social behaviour and violence can have life-long consequences, including a criminal record, regardless of their age.
“We absolutely will not tolerate our officers, or our colleagues in the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service, being lured into situations where they face being subjected to violent attacks. We will do all we can to prevent these incidents occurring in the first place, but should they happen, we will respond in whatever means necessary to keep our people and our communities safe.”
Fireworks can be dangerous and have devastating effects. If you know of illegal sales of fireworks, you can call 101 or contact @CrimestopSCOT
