KOTA BHARU – The Kelantan police detained four men engaged in a ‘battle of fireworks’ in two groups in the vicinity of Lembah Sireh here at around 3am yesterday.
Kota Bharu district police chief Mohd Rosdi Daud said the men, aged between 22 and 27, were setting off fireworks near the Lotus’s supermarket and on the Sultan Yahya Petra bridge, causing a commotion and disturbing public peace.
“We received a MERS 999 call regarding the incident. However, no casualties or property damage were reported.
“The detainees were released after their statements were taken. They were issued strong warnings to refrain from such behaviour,” he said in a statement today.
Rosdi warned that playing with fireworks that disturbs the peace or endangers the public is an offence punishable under Section 13 of the Minor Offences Act 1955.
“In addition, individuals who intentionally cause explosions or possess explosive materials with the intent to endanger lives or property can be prosecuted under Section 7 of the Explosives Act 1957 (Act 207) and face imprisonment for up to seven years or a fine of RM10,000, or both, upon conviction,” he said. – April 11, 2024