09/10/2006

Illegal fireworks seized in County Fermanagh

Police in County Fermanagh have seized a large number of illegal fireworks at the weekend.

The items, which were being sold at Clogher market in Newtownbutler, were recovered shortly before 2pm yesterday.

Police have reported that 5,549 individual fireworks with an estimated street value of around £10,000 were seized during the operation.

(EF/SP)




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