Yesterday it became clear that the police had arrested a 47-year-old man in connection with the find. Police officers found the fireworks when they searched the house in connection with an ongoing investigation. A great danger to the neighborhood, the police say. “A small static spark can cause a disastrous explosion.”
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Due to the risk of explosion, twenty surrounding homes were also evacuated. The street was cordoned off and shelter was arranged for a number of residents. In the meantime, the Defense Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD) was deployed to safely remove the fireworks from the home.
All residents have now returned to their homes. A police spokesperson could not say yesterday exactly what kind of fireworks were found and how many they were. Now it turns out to be 1,100 kilos of illegal fireworks.