Easter is approaching and the Police, like every year, are on their feet with the aim of educating the public about the use of firecrackers and fireworks. The purpose is to prevent and combat the phenomenon of the use, possession and sale of firecrackers during the Easter holidays.
Also, the goal is to raise public awareness and the practical contribution and active participation of all competent bodies in the fight against this dangerous and illegal habit.
In this context, a campaign is being carried out, which is ongoing, to inform and raise awareness among citizens, and in particular young people, about the dangers inherent in their involvement with firecrackers, both for the physical integrity of themselves and other citizens.
In addition, owners of premises for the sale of hunting equipment, stall holders and shopkeepers are informed about this, to whom the criminal liability they have in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation is emphasized.
At the same time, the Police is intensifying its efforts to identify and arrest persons who illegally import, possess, sell, manufacture or use firecrackers or anything else that can be used to manufacture firecrackers.
During the services of Holy Week, police patrols will be intensified, mainly outside the Holy Temples, culminating in the service and procession of the Epitaph and the celebration of the Resurrection, where most of the temples in the cities and the countryside will be policed.
As the Police, we appeal once again, especially to young people, to avoid making and using firecrackers. Unfortunately, we have many examples where young people have suffered burns, mutilations, or even died from the use of firecrackers.
Firecrackers are not a game, nor a custom, but a dangerous habit. They are explosive devices, which either injure or kill.
