Cops are cracking down hard on illegal fireworks for New Year's in Trinidad and Tobago. The police service announced full enforcement of newly proclaimed laws, restricting launches to very specific times unless someone gets a permit directly from the Commissioner. Officers will be ticketing anyone setting off pyrotechnics outside those windows, with the rules having been active since December 19th. The ban is total near hospitals, airports, animal shelters, and national parks, aiming to curb safety hazards and public nuisance.
Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh echoed the call for responsible celebration, urging people to learn the law. The updated rules, passed by Parliament this month, require permit applicants to meet age criteria and submit detailed plans, plus notify various government bodies before any display. Police warn that reckless fireworks endanger lives, scare kids and the elderly, and terrify pets, promising targeted patrols and strict penalties for violations over the holiday.
Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh echoed the call for responsible celebration, urging people to learn the law. The updated rules, passed by Parliament this month, require permit applicants to meet age criteria and submit detailed plans, plus notify various government bodies before any display. Police warn that reckless fireworks endanger lives, scare kids and the elderly, and terrify pets, promising targeted patrols and strict penalties for violations over the holiday.
