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24/09/2015
Fireworks Seized After Youths Caught Throwing Them At Motorists
Police in Cookstown have seized fireworks in the Moneymore area after youths were reported throwing them at motorists and homes.
The seizure was made after residents said young people were throwing fireworks at their properties and passing traffic every night this week.
A statement from the PSNI said: "On Wednesday night LPT officers conducted a beat patrol of Rockview / Northland Road area and located some fireworks. These were seized and will be destroyed."
(CD/LM)
The seizure was made after residents said young people were throwing fireworks at their properties and passing traffic every night this week.
A statement from the PSNI said: "On Wednesday night LPT officers conducted a beat patrol of Rockview / Northland Road area and located some fireworks. These were seized and will be destroyed."
(CD/LM)
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