Police arrested a tricycle driver and a machine operator who were caught in possession of firecrackers in Muntinlupa.
The two were arrested for violation of City Ordinance No. 14-092, which prohibits “the manufacture, display, sale, distribution, possession or use of firecrackers or pyrotechnic devices and such other similar devices and the exploding of firecrackers or other similar explosives within the territorial jurisdiction of Muntinlupa City.”
The suspects were identified as Vince, 26, a tricycle driver and Marvin, 30, a machine operator, who were caught by the Muntinlupa Police during an anti-criminality operation in Block 47, Soldiers Hills Village, Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa.
The firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices seized by the Muntinlupa Police (Photos from the Muntinlupa Police / SPD)
During the operation, the police confiscated 100 pieces of Kwitis, seven bundles of small luces, 20 pieces of whistle bomb, three small Batibot fountains, five small silver fountains, two bell orchid fountains, and three small fountains. The total estimated value of the seized items is P3,830.
The suspects will be charged for violating City Ordinance No. 14-092 for possession of firecrackers before the Muntinlupa City Prosecutor's Office.
The Muntinlupa Police have stepped up efforts in their campaign against the sale and use of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices ahead of the New Year's Eve celebration.