Abu Dhabi Police warn against illegal, online purchase of firecrackers for Eid

Abu Dhabi: Dad and mom should make sure that youngsters don't illegally purchase firecrackers for the Eid celebrations in mild of the protection dangers they pose.

As a cautionary notice, the Abu Dhabi Police has warned that sure social media customers illegally promote firecrackers on-line, regardless that their sale is banned throughout the UAE. So whereas authorities will keep watch over bodily shops, dad and mom should make sure that youngsters don't buy the explosive gadgets on-line.

“Some social media users offer firecrackers at low prices, and mask their hazards by highlighting their supposed entertainment value. The end can however be very tragic, and even lead to serious eye injuries among users, not to mention the damage to property,” the Abu Dhabi Police has mentioned.

In line with Police consultants, firecrackers aren't regulated substances, they usually also can emit hazardous gases when burst. These gases can have an effect on the respiratory system of these within the neighborhood. As well as, the gadgets could cause burns for customers. As well as, many cases of property injury have been famous when firecrackers are used.

Up to now, the UAE has seen accidents from firecracker use that concerned huge fires, misplaced appendages, imaginative and prescient loss and even fatalities.

Beneath Federal Regulation No 17 of 2019, the possession, acquisition, carrying, import, transit, manufacturing and transportation of any ammunition or explosive is banned, besides below particular provisions. Article No 54 of the Regulation stipulates a minimal jail sentence of a yr, a minimal high-quality of Dh100,000, or each for anybody discovered buying and selling in or manufacturing explosives, the UAE Public Prosecution has highlighted this week. The Abu Dhabi Police has due to this fact suggested dad and mom to spotlight the dangers posed by firecrackers, and to be vigilant in regards to the actions their youngsters are concerned in throughout the vacation interval.

September 17, 2010: A five-year-old woman has been left with painful second-degree burns on her chest and scars for all times after taking part in with firecrackers throughout the Eid holidays in Abu Dhabi.

March 26, 2008: Two individuals are killed and 5 injured when an enormous explosion ripped by way of a warehouse in Al Quoz Industrial space, Dubai. The hearth began in a warehouse that saved firecrackers illegally.

October 15, 2005: An 11-year-old boy suffered extreme head accidents after an accident involving firecrackers in Dubai. He was taking part in along with his good friend when one other boy, who was in his dad and mom’ automobile, opened the window and threw the firecracker.

February 13, 2003: A teen misplaced three fingers when the firecracker he was holding exploded in Dibba, Fujairah.

February 06, 2003: 4 individuals died and eight others are lacking after a strong explosion believed to be brought on by firecrackers ripped three warehouses aside in Al Quoz, Dubai.

February 03, 2003: The hearth which gutted six warehouses have began after some firecrackers went off in Al Awir, Dubai. One employee was burnt to loss of life, two staff carrying the packing containers have been trapped below a roof that crashed.

December 19, 1999: A 16-year-old woman misplaced an eye fixed when a firecracker exploded in her face whereas taking part in together with her cousin in Ajman.

March 22, 1996: A 25-year-old Arab threw a firecracker throughout a soccer match between the UAE and Egypt at Al Nasr Stadium in Dubai. It brought on the loss of life of Shaikh Mohammad Bin Khalid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Tradition and Info Division.

— Compiled by Abdul Kareem, Head of Archives