Illegal fireworks in UAE: Police urge parents to protect children from potential burns and injuries – News

Cookies are strictly prohibited in the country and may be punished by imprisonment and a Dh100,000 fine

Protect your children from the dangers of fireworks, Abu Dhabi Police has warned parents in the UAE as part of their annual campaign to crack down on illegal firecrackers.

In a video advisory posted to Twitter, police called on parents to tighten controls on their children to prevent them from buying and using fireworks. Children are often tempted to buy biscuits during festivals such as Eid al-Fitr, but the consequences of using them can be serious, leading to bodily injury such as burns or even permanent disfigurement, authorities have warned.

Fireworks can also cause panic and disruption to residents, including the sick and elderly, the advisory added. Their use is strictly prohibited in the country — federal law on weapons, ammunition, explosives, military equipment and hazardous materials includes fireworks under its definition of explosives.

Last month, Dubai Police warn residents the law prohibits them Acquiring, possessing, importing, exporting, re-exporting, transiting, staging, trading, manufacturing, repairing, transporting or disposing of explosives in any form without the permission or permission of the Licensing Authority or relevant entity.

An official warned residents that anyone found operating fireworks in any way without a license would face no less than a year in prison and a fine of no less than Dh100,000.