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Police Seize 1,045 Kilograms of Fireworks From Parked Van in Sint-Michielsgestel

Officers warn that storing such quantities in a residential area is extremely dangerous.

Overview

  • The van was traced after multiple public reports, with footage showing a red vehicle parked in a neighborhood street.
  • The cargo included legal display items and multiple boxes of illegal fireworks, according to police.
  • Investigators conducted a house search linked to the case the same evening, though no fireworks were found there.
  • Specialized vehicles removed the cache, a haul large enough to fill two police vans.
  • Police have opened an inquiry into the origin of the goods and are asking witnesses to come forward via social media.