Overview
- Peru’s SUCAMEC, police and prosecutors reported large confiscations, including about 400 kilograms in Puno, roughly 100 kilograms in Arequipa and nearly 95 kilograms across two Tacna venues.
- In Lima’s Mesa Redonda, authorities set up a permanent SUCAMEC control post at Plaza Gastañeta and seized 1,541 items being sold without authorization in street markets.
- Mexicali warned of fines up to 45,000 pesos and possible arrests of up to 36 hours for using or selling pyrotechnics, with police maintaining patrols and taking 911 reports.
- Mexico City activated its “Cero Pirotecnia” operation with penalties that include monetary fines, short arrests or community service for detonating fireworks, lighting bonfires or launching sky lanterns without permits.
- Argentina’s Guaymallén seized 50 kilograms from 15 illegal points of sale, as the municipality flagged online commerce as the preferred channel for the illicit market despite ongoing patrols.