10,000 firecrackers seized in Banyumas

10,000 firecrackers seized in Banyumas

BANYUMAS, Central Java: About 10,000 firecrackers and 15
kilograms of gunpowder were confiscated by local police at
various locations in the area, Banyumas Police chief
Col. Karel Rezakotta said.

The use of firecrackers is banned throughout the country
unless by permission.

"Already two people here have become victims of a firecracker
explosion," Karel said.

The couple, identified as Rosyid, 42 and Sunarti, 40, suffered
from burn wounds in a blast recently while making firecrackers.
"They were grinding the gunpowder when suddenly it exploded,"
Karel said.

Meanwhile in Sukoharjo, seven passengers in a Timbul Jaya bus
plying the Surakarta-Wonogiri route were wounded when
firecrackers exploded inside the bus on Saturday, local police
chief Lt. Col. Suherlan said.

The seven were rushed to Sukohardjo hospital.

"A box of firecrackers onboard the bus exploded when it
reached the Sukoharjo bus terminal. We're still investigating the
case because nobody admits to being the owner of the
firecrackers," Suherlan said. (45/har/edt)