2024-05-10 03:49:46
In Greece, firecrackers, sparklers and fireworks at midnight on Holy Saturday, as soon as “Christ is Risen” is heard, are considered something of an informal “tradition”. In some parishes there is a real “war”.
Dozens of people are injured – many of them amputated – while some years we also have deaths. This “tradition” is deadly and an effort is being made to stop it.
Recently, the Greek Police have seized over 180,000 flares and firecrackers of all types and have made 100 arrests.
In a video posted on social media, he explains that sparklers and fireworks are not a game, but something that endangers our physical integrity and life.
🧨 Sparklers and fireworks are not a game!
Happy Easter everyone safely! ⛪Recently, more than 180,000 flares and firecrackers of all types have been confiscated, while more than 100 people have been arrested.
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— Hellenic Police (@hellenicpolice) May 3, 2024