Over 400 firecrackers found as pre-Easter sweep continues (Updated)

Three men aged 20, 24 and 41 were charged on Tuesday after being found with a total of over 400 illegal fireworks and firecrackers.

As part of a sweep targeting the illegal use of explosives, Larnaca police stopped the 20 and 24-year-old, who had been driving a motorcycle in the Ayios Nicolaos area in Larnaca.

During the search, officers found 423 firecrackers and 13 fireworks stashed in the storage area of the motorcycle.

They also found a wallet in the 24-year-old’s possession containing €955.97, which was seized along with the firecrackers in order to determine where the money came from.

The two men were arrested on the spot and taken to Larnaca police headquarters for further interrogation.

They were later charged in writing and released to face the court at a later date.

Later in the day, at 6pm, police pulled over the 41-year-old man.

After searching his car, officers found a package containing 40 factory-made firecrackers, which were seized.

The man was arrested and taken to Oroklini police station for further interrogation.

He was later charged in writing and set free to face the court at a later date.