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Querétaro Seizes 3.5 Tons of Illegal Fireworks Over Holiday Season

Officials plan to destroy the confiscated stock with military support.

Overview

  • Municipal Civil Protection tallied 3.5 tons after targeted raids in markets and on streets during the Virgen de Guadalupe, Christmas Eve and New Year’s festivities.
  • In the most recent sweep at the Central de Abastos, merchants assaulted municipal personnel as more than 300 kilograms of gunpowder products were seized.
  • Compared with last year’s holiday period, authorities reported 600 kilograms fewer seizures.
  • All confiscated pyrotechnics are scheduled for destruction in the coming days in coordination with the 17th Military Zone.
  • Officials reported a saldo blanco for the season and said crews handled 16 New Year’s emergencies, fewer than last year, as inspections continue ahead of Día de Reyes.