Overview

• The Hanover customs office confiscated more than 460 packages of illegal fireworks weighing a total of 4.4 tons.
• The fireworks, categorized as F3 and F4, require special permits for import and were shipped from Poland to individuals across Germany.
• Authorities were alerted by a package delivery service that flagged suspicious shipments, leading to the discovery.
• The seized fireworks lacked the required CE certification, posing significant safety risks and violating German regulations.
• Officials warn that purchasing such unapproved fireworks is both a serious health hazard and a criminal offense.