More than 15,800 pyrotechnic products confiscated in an operation prior to the start of the Fallas 2026
The products intervened "were stored without complying with the minimum safety conditions required, which posed a risk to both workers and citizen safety"
Agents of the Weapons and Explosives Interventions of the VI Zone of the Valencian Community have developed this operation aimed at controlling the market of pyrotechnic articles, especially in relation to their distribution, trade and acquisition, with the aim of combatting the illicit trafficking of these products and guaranteeing citizen safety.
Before the start of the festivities, and in the face of the increase in the sale of pyrotechnic products during these dates - sometimes not complying with the provisions of current regulations in this regard, emphasises the Benemérita -, the Headquarters of the VI Civil Guard Zone launched the operation 'Fallas 2026'.
After a period of analysis and making the appropriate arrangements, on February 24, 2026, in a coordinated action in the three provinces of the Valencian Community, agents of the Weapons and Explosives Interventions proceeded to inspect 7 establishments that were dedicated to the sale of pyrotechnic products.
As a result of these actions, 15,835 pyrotechnic products with a weight of 52.73 Kg NEC have been intervened, which did not comply with the provisions of the Regulation of Pyrotechnic Articles.
The Civil Guard highlights, in a statement, that this type of items can only be marketed by duly notified or authorised establishments. In addition, the products intervened "were stored without meeting the minimum safety conditions required, which posed a risk to both workers and citizen security."
This security force emphasises the importance of acquiring pyrotechnic products only from authorised points of sale and of respecting the safety standards established for their use.
Los productos intervenidos 'se encontraban almacenados sin cumplir las condiciones mínimas de seguridad exigidas, lo que suponía un riesgo tanto para los trabajadores como para la seguridad ciudadana'
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