60,000 firecrackers seized in C. Java

60,000 firecrackers seized in C. Java

WONOSOBO, Central Java: Local police seized a total of 50,000
firecrackers in Karanggondang village on Thursday and were
searching for two alleged dealers, an official said.

Earlier in the day, police in the neighboring town of Kebumen
confiscated 10,000 firecrackers and 40 kilograms of gunpowder in
Sumberadi village.

Capt. Sukamto of Central Java Police said a man identified as
Sukarman, 33, had been arrested for allegedly producing the
firecrackers.

"Sukarman was assisted by three elementary school pupils in
producing the firecrackers," Sukamto said.

Sukarman could be charged with violating the 1951 Emergency
Law No. 12, an offense which carries a maximum sentence of 20
years in jail, the police added. (har/edt)