Police on Monday uncovered a large stash of firecrackers in the room of a minor, following a search of his residence in a village in Nicosia.

According to the police, officers found and confiscated 113 firecrackers from the room.

The firecrackers were discovered following a warrant-based search of the home and police are investigating the case of illegal possession of explosives.

The minor is expected to be summoned for questioning at a later stage, as the Evrychou police station furthers the investigation.