Alert us on sale of Chinese crackers, says Customs dept

 A press release from the Customs House in Chennai has said that smuggling of firecrackers of Chinese origin and their illegal sale in the Indian market is a matter of serious concern.

Any person carrying, depositing, harbouring, keeping, concealing, selling, purchasing or in any other manner dealing with Chinese firecrackers will be punished under Customs Act, 1962, the release said.

The use of Chinese crackers is against Explosive Rules, 2008 and is harmful as they contain banned chemicals like red lead, copper oxide, lithium, etc. These chemicals are highly dangerous and inimical to the environment. Buying Chinese crackers also affect our economy and pose a threat to the domestic industry. The public is, hence, advised to avoid buying such hazardous Chinese crackers. If the public comes across any sale or storage of Chinese crackers, they are requested to inform the Control room at 044-25246800.