Penang police approve 392 permits to sell fireworks for Aidilfitri

 

Penang police have so far approved 392 permits to sell fireworks and firecrackers in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Its chief, Azizee Ismail, said these permits were given to traders who have met the regulations and received police approval to sell these items during the festive season.

“Up to now, there are 12 to 13 applications for firework and firecracker permits that are still being reviewed and processed by the police. So far, there have been no arrests or actions taken against traders who are selling without a permit.

“The police from time to time conduct monitoring and inspection operations on firework and firecracker sellers to ensure compliance with the established regulations,” he said when contacted by Bernama today.

He said monitoring will continue until the end of the Aidilfitri period.

Meanwhile, in other developments, Azizee said his team is completing the investigation paper regarding the case of criminal intimidation and mischief against a vehicle driven by independent preacher Zamri Vinoth on March 7.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for making criminal threats and Section 427 of the same code for committing mischief.

Earlier, Zamri uploaded a 19-second video recording on Facebook showing his car being approached by two men on a motorcycle before several other men also approached, and the car was then seen colliding with the motorcycle.

- Bernama