Ban on explosives remains in effect
By Terresa McCall
Reporter-SKNVibes.com
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – WITH November 5 (Guy Fawkes) fast approaching, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is giving the general public a gentle reminder that there is a ban imposed on “all explosive fireworks”.
Last Tuesday, (Oct. 21), the Police Force issued a press release informing that a temporary ban was in immediate effect on bombs, “especially those associated with Guy Fawkes celebrations”.
In has, however, subsequently issued another press release to remind the public that the ban is still in effect and explains that it is “part of the ongoing efforts in the fight against illegal firearms and other gun-related crimes”.
A number of years ago, an individual was shot during the Guy Fawkes season and the report of the bullets were mistaken for that of explosive fireworks and, since then, the RSCNPF has imposed temporary bans on explosive fireworks during this season.
“The public is reminded that the purpose of this ban is to remove the cover that some persons use to discharge illegal firearms in public places. Police are still investigating two homicides which occurred during a recent Guy Fawkes season when a male was shot and killed at St. Johnson Avenue and another was shot and killed at Green Tree Housing Project.”~~Adz:Right~~
The advisory issued by the police informs that “the temporary ban on fireworks is limited to the type of fireworks that gives an explosion effect, such as bombs, of all sizes, firecrackers, etc. Starlight, whistling rockets and other non-explosion type fireworks are permitted.”
An appeal was issued to businesses and other members of the public “to cooperate with the Security Forces in the interest of public safety and security…The cooperation of vendors and the general public is solicited. The Security Forces will be vigilant in the enforcement of this ban on all explosive fireworks.”
A member of the hierarchy of the Police Force told SKNVibes that persons found to be in breach of the ban would be taken before a court of law.
