NSW: Man, 23, fined for illegal fireworks possession

AAP General News (Australia)
12-27-2007
NSW: Man, 23, fined for illegal fireworks possession

SYDNEY, Dec 27 AAP - Celebrations to mark the new year traditionally involve firecrackers,
but revellers have been warned of a crackdown on their unauthorised use in Sydney.

A 23-year-old man was hit with a $550 on-the-spot fine yesterday for illegal fireworks
possession, NSW Labor MP Tony Stewart said today.

Police found the man near Parry Park, at Greenacre in the city's west, after receiving
complaints, Mr Stewart said in a statement.

"Police attended the scene after receiving a number of calls from local residents complaining
about the use of illegal fireworks," he said.

It is illegal for anyone without a WorkCover permit to use, possess or sell fireworks,
and offences can attract on-the-spot fines ranging from $550 to $5,500.

"My message to anyone thinking of using fireworks is simple - police are now vigilantly
targeting fireworks, and if you are caught you will cop a huge on-the-spot fine," Mr Stewart
said.

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