Cops seize firecrackers from teens

Three teens were arrested in Larnaca and later released on Thursday in connection with an illegal explosives case under investigation.

According to police, three 17-year-old boys were detained by Crime Prevention Unit officers on Thursday evening, around 7:50pm. The teens were driving on a Larnaca road when cops flagged them down.

During a car search, officers discovered a box that contained 40 firecrackers which they confiscated while the three suspects were briefly detained.

Police told Knews that no charges have been filed against the suspects in connection with possession of illegal fireworks, pending lab tests to confirm whether or not the box contained illegal explosives as defined by law.

But the driver of the vehicle was said to have been charged with traffic offences, including driving without a licence and failing to show proof of car insurance.

All three teens were let go while Oroklini police are investigating.

While firecrackers and sparklers have been traditionally used during Easter celebrations, officials say all types of firecrackers are illegal.