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Firecrackers Seized In Delhi: Amid the festival season, a huge quantity of firecrackers was seized by Delhi Police at a residence in Rajouri Garden in the national capital. Police have recovered 3,580.4 kg of illegal firecrackers in West Delhi, said the police on Saturday. The officials said the crackers were brought from Meerut, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad for high-profit sale in Delhi, where the crackers are banned, following a Supreme Court order.

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Three members of a family, a man, his wife and their son were arrested after they were caught red-handed while repacking crackers for supply, said the police.

Residence Used As A Godown For Fecracker

The accused were using their residence as a godown. "With the upcoming festival season, field formations were instructed to check violations of the ban on firecrackers and trace bulk suppliers/storage points. On the basis of specific and credible information in the early hours of Thursday, a raid was conducted by a team from the Delhi Police," the official said.

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Acting on credible information, the police team identified and raided a residential premise at Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden, where a huge quantity of firecrackers was found stored all around the house.

The family members were caught while repacking the crackers into smaller consignments for sale. With this seizure, West District Police has not only ensured strict compliance with the Supreme Court's directions but also prevented a potential large-scale fire accident in a congested locality, said the police.

The police stated that the family operates a shop selling namkeen and other edibles in Moti Nagar, but has been involved in the illegal procurement of firecrackers from Meerut, Gurugram & Ghaziabad for profiteering.

(With ANI inputs)