Over 180 firecrackers seized from students

Nicosia police said on Friday they were investigating after they found over 180 firecrackers in the possession of students.

Following a tip-off, officers located and seized a total of 187 firecrackers on three separate occasions from students.

The small explosive devices were found on school premises but also during a search in the houses of the teenagers in the last 48 hours, police said.

The bust came as police launched an information campaign in schools to prevent possession and use of firecrackers in Paphos in light of the Easter holidays.