Aqaba Customs Department foils smuggle fireworks’ attempt

By JT - Sep 15,2015 - Last updated at Sep 15,2015

AMMAN — Aqaba Customs Department has foiled an attempt to smuggle fireworks into the Kingdom through two 40-cubic-foot containers, the department announced Tuesday.

The shipment’s manifest was allegedly forged to state that it contained car parts and TV stands, said the department, adding that a total of 2,517 cartons of fireworks were seized from two containers, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The import of fireworks into the Kingdom is considered dangerous to society and public safety, banned by the government since 2009 except for those imported for public agencies.

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