Published 16:47 IST, October 26th 2019

Jail, fine for anyone selling firecrackers on Diwali in Dubai

As part of initiatives to curb illegal sale fireworks in Dubai, anyone selling firecrackers in the city during Diwali will be jailed up to three months or fined

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As part of initiatives to curb illegal sale fireworks in Dubai, anyone selling firecrackers in city during Diwali will be jailed up to three months or fined, according to a media report. amount of fine has been fixed at Dh 5,000 (USD 1,361), Khaleej Times reported. Over last few years, Dubai Municipality inspectors have been cracking down on illegal sale of fireworks during festival.

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city police have ted that practice has largely been curbed as a result of awareness initiatives held among community, report said. Event organisers need to have permission of Dubai Police and Dubai Municipality before using m.

In past, re have been cases where violators were arrested for stocking firecrackers. In 2015, police seized 23 tonnes of firecrackers, compared to 28 tonnes in 2014 and 13 tonnes in 2013, report said. 

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16:27 IST, October 26th 2019