India, Oct. 13 -- Delhi Police on Friday night seized 675 kg of banned firecrackers from a Bolero pick-up truck in Gokalpuri, Northeast Delhi. The seized banned firecrackers are one of the biggest hauls of the season. The driver has been arrested.
According to police, a team from Gokalpuri police station intercepted a Mahindra Bolero (UP-15 HT 6535) during late-night checking near Ambedkar College. The vehicle was loaded with cartons of firecrackers, weighing over six quintals.
"The team acted promptly and stopped the vehicle for inspection. On checking, they found 675 kilograms of banned firecrackers being transported without permission. The driver has been arrested and the vehicle seized," said DCP (North-East) Ashish Mishra.
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