This is what this police bus has to do with fireworks in Zoetermeer

Today there is a large police bus on the Market with the text Mobiel Media Lab. Zoetermeer residents are talking with police officers outside, others are entering the bus. Why are they there?

Ferry, fireworks specialist within the police, says: “We want to warn Zoetermeer residents about the dangers of illegal fireworks that are stored at someone’s home. We call on people to report this anonymously to, for example, prevent the risk of explosion and casualties.”

Damage to your home or worse

The Haaglanden police takes a four-day tour with the information bus through our region. They want to point out the dangers of illegal, or professional, fireworks. The bus contains sample photos of illegal fireworks, but also of injuries to fireworks victims. “If a resident suspects that the neighbors have illegal fireworks in their home, it is wise to report this to us,” Ferry explains. “You don’t want things to explode and damage your house, or worse. By making an anonymous report to an independent party, your data will not be known to the police.”

In addition to neighbors, the police also hopes to address owners of illegal fireworks. “Possession of illegal fireworks carries a prison term of nine years,” Ferry said. “Because of the suffering that can arise, the penalty is high.”

This is how you report

You can report the possession of illegal fireworks in various ways. In the event of imminent danger, call 112. You can make a report via the general telephone number of the police, 0900-8844, but processing may take a little longer. That is why the police recommends this via Report Crime Anonymously to pass. “This is the fastest way to take action,” Ferry says. “The report is sent to the right place within our organization, so that we can prevent something wrong happening with the fireworks more quickly.” Report Crime Anonymously call on 0800-7000 or online.